A ‘Hung Democracy’ in Libya

In a region that is changing fast—especially in Egypt and Tunisia—there is an urgent need to discuss the problems that afflict Libya and hinder smooth post-conflict reconstruction. Elections are known to produce hung parliaments in established parliamentary institutions. In the case of post-conflict Libya, elections can be expected to result in a ‘hung democracy.’ The reasons are legion and call for special attention and discussion. The Significance of the Electoral Process ...

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