The Arabist

The Arabist

By Issandr El Amrani and friends.

30 years of looniness

Libya' Jamahiriyya system, which has bred a completely dysfunctional decentralized system topped by an all-powerful dictator, is 30. The BBC has a recap, while the NYT attends a conference where Libya introduces economic -- but just economic -- reforms. Now where have I heard that before?