Is partition a viable option for Libya?

Commenting on the recent developments of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) in article published with Atlantic Council on 3 February, Will O’Brien warns against partition as a solution to Libya’s political and security turmoil. For O’Brien, policymakers should not make the mistake of considering partition as a potential solution for the Libyan case. He presents three core arguments against partitioning Libya: the historical outcomes of partitioned countries, the potential for exacerbating the ongoing proxy war in Libya, and the risk of degrading international institutions.Click here to read the article.