The Destruction of Libyan Oil

While considerable attention has been devoted to combating the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, Libya has often been referred to as the next frontier in the battle against the terrorist group.

Plagued by unrest since the overthrow of dictator Muammar Gadhafi in 2011, Libya’s lawless environment has paved the way for extremist groups, such as ISIS, to freely pursue their radical agendas. 

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