Libya Society and Culture Complete Report by
Need to know it all? Our all-inclusive culture report for Libya will get up to speed on all aspects of culture in Libya, including lifecycle, religion, women, superstitions & folklore, sports, holidays & festivals, and etiquette.
Scotbom: Evidence and the Lockerbie Investigation by
Pan Am Flight 103 was blown out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988, killing 270 people and changing the way the world looked at terrorism. FBI Special Agent Richard A. Marquise led the U.S. Task Force which included the FBI, Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency. He managed all aspects of the investigation, Examining first the broad question of motive, the book sets the bombing in the context of world events. Then it looks at the original suspects, a Palestinian terrorist group which had been based in Germany, along with various popular theories regarding who was behind the sinister plot, from the view of the man who "lived" Lockerbie for over 12 years. The author analyzes the findings of the Scottish court and shows what it took to bring two Libyans to trial at a Scottish court sitting in the Netherlands over 12 years later. This first hand account gives the reader a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a major international criminal investigation and outlines the organizational structure the United States and Scotland put in place to address this international crime, now a model for international interagency cooperation on questions of terrorism. * Richard A. Marquise was involved with the investigation from its inception and, after being named to lead the task force, led the investigation through the return of indictments in 1991. He played an active role through the trial. In August 2001 he received the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service following the successful resolution of the trial. Mr. Marquise is an expert in the fields of counter terrorism and crisis management, both as an investigator and as a manager. His 31-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) included the role of Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma City Division of the FBI 1999-2002; during the late 1980s, he was the Chief of the Terrorist Research and Analytical Center (TRAC) at FBI Headquarters. A veteran of numerous crises including terror attacks, kidnappings, prison takeovers and other significant events, he is now a Senior Research Associate with the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), Tallahassee, Florida. He has appeared on television and radio talk shows and has given hundreds of speeches all over the world on the topic of terrorism. He has provided training to law enforcement officials all over the United States and internationally. Mr. Marquise holds a Masters degree from the George Washington University. He has been a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Terrorism Committee and is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.
Libya by
Ch. 1. What is the status of human rights issues in Libya? -- Libya has made significant progress in human rights / UN Human Rights Council -- Libya's human rights record remains poor / US Department of State -- Libya has paid academics to deliberately whitewash its human rights record / David Corn and Siddhartha Mahanta -- Libya's attacks on civilians are a violation of human rights / Human Rights Watch -- Ch. 2. How have WMDs and terrorism affected Libya's international status? -- Libya gained diplomatic benefits by abandoning WMDs / Eben Kaplan -- Libya left itself open to invasion by abandoning WMDs / Paula A. DeSutter -- Libya abandoned WMDs because of the war in Iraq / Clifton Chadwick -- Libya abandoned WMDs because of intelligence, diplomacy, and force / Judith Miller -- The Libyan war may be a major boost for terrorism / Scott Stewart -- It is wrong to release the Lockerbie bomber / Mohamed Eljahmi -- Libya was framed in the Lockerbie bombing / Linda S. Heard -- Ch. 3. What issues impact Libya's resistance movement? -- The U.S. should arm Libyan rebels / Amir Taheri -- Arming Libyan rebels would be dangerous / Daniel R. DePetris -- The rebels can accept peace only if Gaddafi steps down / US Africa Online -- The rebels should have accepted a peace deal and negotiations with Gaddafi / Michael J.K. Bokor -- Negotiating Gaddafi's departure will be extremely difficult / Mark Kersten -- Ch. 4. What should the U.S. role in Libya be? -- The United States should intervene in Libya for pragmatic and humanitarian reasons / James Traub -- The United States should not intervene in Libya / Steve Chapman -- U.S. intervention in Libya is based on imperialist motives / Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya -- U.S. intervention in Libya has nothing to do with imperialism / Ian Williams -- The United States should not lead in Libya / Graham Allison -- The European Union, not NATO, should lead in Libya / Sarwar Kashmeri -- Without US leadership, the Libyan mission is failing / Robert Burns.
Libya: The Rise and Fall of Qaddafi by
For a reader unfamiliar with the history of Libya, Muammar Qaddafi might be mistaken for a character in fiction. His eccentric leadership as the nation's "Brother Leader," his repressive regime, sponsorship of terrorist violence, unique vision of the state, and relentless hold on power all seem implausibly extreme. This riveting book documents the extraordinary reality of Qaddafi's rise and 42-year reign. It also explores the tenacious popular uprising that finally defeated him and the possibilities for Libya as the future unfolds. Alison Pargeter, an author with deep understanding of Libya's history and people, explains what led up to Qaddafi's bloodless coup in 1969 and how he proceeded to translate his highly personalized vision into political, economic, and social policy. She discusses his tight-knit networks, the crises he overcame—including sanctions after the Lockerbie bombing in 1988—as well as his astounding maneuverings in the early 2000s to restore tattered relations with the West. Pargeter provides a thoroughly fascinating analysis of the 2011 revolt and uncovers the full details of Qaddafi's downfall. She concludes by introducing the new power brokers in post-Qaddafi Libya as well as the variety of knotty challenges that now confront them.
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