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Sat, 09/10/2011 - 09:42
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Libya basking in success today, but long-term picture not so rosy
TEHRAN, Sept.10 (MNA) -- As the last bastions of forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi are on the verge of falling, the hope for a better government and a new political order in Libya is growing day by day.
Over the course of six months, anti-Gaddafi rebels, with the help of NATO air power, were able to quash the brutal dictatorship that has crippled the country for about 42 years.
Gaddafi’s whereabouts remain unknown, but he is still regarded by his loyalists as the legitimate leader of the country. Therefore, many are worried about the possibility of subversion and sabotage by groups affiliated to the former dictator.
Meanwhile, the Libyan National Transitional Council is currently trying to stabilize its position as the main governing body of the country. The council is primarily based on a broad consensus between various tribes of Libya, and it could continue to enjoy the support of the United States and its European allies.
But will the NTC be able to successfully respond to unpredictable challenges in the long run?
The NTC will be backed by the Western powers because they want to play a greater role in the region. But the NTC should be aware that the financial and political assistance currently provided by the West will not flow indefinitely.
Therefore, the NTC will face many internal and external problems, such as economic and social disarray and counter-revolutionary movements.
The fall of Gaddafi is undoubtedly the result of a popular uprising and rebellion which lasted about six months. Gaddafi was regarded by many as an idealistic dictator with Marxist inclinations, but the Libyan people eventually became fed up with such romantic ideologies.
And finally, the breeze of the Arab spring reached Libya, resulting in a massive popular uprising.
Some still criticize NATO for its policy on Libya, but the fact of the matter is that after so many years of repression, a military intervention was inevitable.
Libya’s political future is very bright but in the economic and social spheres, the long-term picture is not so rosy. Unemployment, poor infrastructure, widespread corruption, and economic challenges are some of the problems the NTC will have to address in the near future.
Over the course of six months, anti-Gaddafi rebels, with the help of NATO air power, were able to quash the brutal dictatorship that has crippled the country for about 42 years.
Gaddafi’s whereabouts remain unknown, but he is still regarded by his loyalists as the legitimate leader of the country. Therefore, many are worried about the possibility of subversion and sabotage by groups affiliated to the former dictator.
Meanwhile, the Libyan National Transitional Council is currently trying to stabilize its position as the main governing body of the country. The council is primarily based on a broad consensus between various tribes of Libya, and it could continue to enjoy the support of the United States and its European allies.
But will the NTC be able to successfully respond to unpredictable challenges in the long run?
The NTC will be backed by the Western powers because they want to play a greater role in the region. But the NTC should be aware that the financial and political assistance currently provided by the West will not flow indefinitely.
Therefore, the NTC will face many internal and external problems, such as economic and social disarray and counter-revolutionary movements.
The fall of Gaddafi is undoubtedly the result of a popular uprising and rebellion which lasted about six months. Gaddafi was regarded by many as an idealistic dictator with Marxist inclinations, but the Libyan people eventually became fed up with such romantic ideologies.
And finally, the breeze of the Arab spring reached Libya, resulting in a massive popular uprising.
Some still criticize NATO for its policy on Libya, but the fact of the matter is that after so many years of repression, a military intervention was inevitable.
Libya’s political future is very bright but in the economic and social spheres, the long-term picture is not so rosy. Unemployment, poor infrastructure, widespread corruption, and economic challenges are some of the problems the NTC will have to address in the near future.
