War Lord

Khalifa Haftar and the Future of Libya

John Oakes

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Amberley Publishing
15 July 2021

True war & combat stories; History; Military history

Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar leads an army that controls most of Libya, stands at the gates of Tripoli and is threatening to overthrow the Government of National Accord. Backed by the powerful Libyan tribes, Khalifa Haftar has also won the backing of several international governments who see him as Libya's last hope of a democratic solution. Others portray him as a dangerous rogue commander with terrorist tendencies. But who is Khalifa Haftar, and how has he become the most powerful leader in Libya? How has this unknown commander raised an army from scratch, controlled the powerful Libyan tribes and gained the support of powerful international players? Is he good for Libya, or a terrorist threat? This book explores the life of Khalifa Haftar against a backdrop of Libyan oppression and war. A charismatic and controversial figure, Haftar provides a lens through which to view decades of Libyan unrest and explore the future of this volatile region.

By: John Oakes
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 586g
ISBN: 9781398107786
ISBN 10: 1398107786
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 July 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

John Oakes is a Libya expert, blogger and author who writes about post-Arab Spring north Africa. His blog, www.libyastories.com, which started in 2011, is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date resources on Libya on the internet.