Post-international Intervention Libya: The Challenges Against State-Building

Abstract

The most critical and dangerous prospect for the Libyan revolution is that Libyans not only overthrow the Gaddafi regime but also destroy any representation of contemporary power and its centre that lacks firm roots in Libyan soil and culture. The revolution and war caused widespread devastation, necessitating a start from scratch. Indeed, starting from scratch can be beneficial. However, due to the Libyan context and situation, this beginning is hampered by numerous impediments related to historical, natural, and geographical contexts, tribal data, and external interference. This has resulted in the emergence of tribal, local, and regional movements that are sometimes contradictory but persistent, making the process of disarming and integrating militants into state institutions a dangerous endeavour that threatens and impedes the establishment of state institutions necessary for the democratic transition process to succeed, and significantly impedes the establishment of the new political system. The aim of this article is to study the future of international humanitarian intervention in Libya through the democratic transition and state building challenges, and weak institutional structures and modernization requirements.