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Libya's Problem
- Libya gained independence, but King Idris I was seen as a Western puppet.
- This, coupled with Western control over oil, fueled resentment and a desire for change.
Gaddafi's Early Activism
- Even as a teenager, Muammar Gaddafi noticed that oil wealth wasn't reaching ordinary Libyans.
- This fueled his involvement in student politics and protests against the monarchy.
Inspiration from Nasser
- Gaddafi was influenced by Arab nationalism and the successful Egyptian revolution led by Gamal Abdel Nasser.
- Nasser's pan-Arabism, aiming to unify Arab countries, resonated with Gaddafi.