Discussion of Problems within the Ministerial List of GNA on Monocle24

Efforts to form a coherent and inclusive government  in Libya since 2011 have largely faltered.  The UN, attempting to remedy conflict between rival factions, has pressured the presidential council of the GNA to put forward 32 ministerial names for the new GNA hoping that a single entity could earn the endorsement of those who are currently backing the HOR and GNC.  I was asked to discuss these developments on Monocle24, especially MY   reservations about the UN attempts to facilitate a unity government in Libya.  In fact, rather than unifying two governments, this agreement may produce three governments in Libya.  Combined with the intrinsic lack of sovereignty of the post-Qadhafian Libyan state, the acrimonious results of the 2014 elections created a political vacuum and a zero-sum contestation of power.  In order for both Libyans and the west to mitigate the threats of extremist groups it is essential to create political structures within Libya in which Libyans can govern themselves and come together to root out the extremists in their midst.To listen to the full interview, starting at 4:45, click here