Dekada kryzysu w Libii jako wyzwanie dla Unii Europejskiej (2011–2021)
A decade of crisis in Libya as a challenge for the European Union (2011–2021)
Author(s): Michał M. KosmanSubject(s): EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Libya; Muammar Gaddafi; Fajez al.-Sarajj; Halifa Haftar; European Union; United Nations; EUBAM Libya; Sophia; Irini
Summary/Abstract: The Arab Spring of 2011 hit Libya particularly hard. The state fell into tehe abyss of the civil war following the death of a long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The chaos in Libya made it resemble failed states and turned i tinto a serious problem for international security. Ultimately, two main centres of power were formed there, supported by various actors in international relations. The fear of terrorism and uncontrolled migrations from this country made the normalization of the situation in Libya one of the vital interests of the European Union. The aim of the article is to discuss the 2011–2021 crisis in Libya and the activity of the EU to mitigate its effects, including of the launch of the EUBAM Libya, Sophia and Irini missions. For the preparation of the paper, first of all, the analysis of UN and EU documents and studies on this subject was used.
Journal: Rocznik Integracji Europejskiej
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 71-83
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish