Libya: Border security and regional cooperation (GSDRC Rapid Literature Review)

This rapid literature review examines security-related developments that determine Libya鈥檚 relationships with its neighbours

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2014
Country:
Libya
Document Type:
Literature Review
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
1 January 2014
Authors:
Bakrania, S.

Abstract

This rapid literature review examines security-related developments that determine Libya鈥檚 relationships with its neighbours 鈥� Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia. The report also looks at the incentives for neighbouring countries to maintain or develop regional relationships or cross-border mechanisms with Libya and the main challenges in implementing them. It also gives an overview of international agencies鈥� contributions to border management and security in the Sahel and Maghreb.

Citation

Bakrania, S. Libya: Border security and regional cooperation (GSDRC Rapid Literature Review). Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 27 pp.

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