The Arabist

The Arabist

By Issandr El Amrani and friends.

Why not?

"Accusing Libya of being a country that sponsors terrorism is a very dangerous thing. That has psychological repercussions. Libya could argue, 'Since I am still on the terrorist list, why not commit terrorism, which I am accused of anyway? Why should I pay the price without getting something in return?'”


Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, interview with Time.