Ep 37. Ben Wedemen, Ali Ahmida and Khaled Mattawa, Diederik Vandewalle and Barbara Plett On Libya, Charles Maxwell, Aaron David Miller
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- February 22, 2011
In season 19 of Charlie Rose, episode 37 features a diverse array of guests discussing the current state of affairs in Libya. The episode begins with a conversation between journalist Ben Wedemen, professor of political science Ali Ahmida, and poet Khaled Mattawa about the ongoing conflict in Libya and the challenges facing the country's fragile government. They discuss the role of external actors, including Russia and Turkey, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the situation in Libya.
Next, Charlie Rose speaks with Diederik Vandewalle, a professor of government and foreign affairs at Dartmouth College, about his book "A History of Modern Libya". Vandewalle provides historical context for the current situation in Libya, tracing the country's history from its Ottoman and colonial past to the present day. He outlines the challenges facing the country's political institutions and the prospects for stability in the future.
In the second half of the episode, Charlie Rose speaks with Barbara Plett, the BBC's UN correspondent, about the UN's role in the conflict in Libya. Plett discusses the UN's efforts to broker a peace deal between the various factions in Libya and the challenges facing the international community in achieving this goal.
Finally, Charlie Rose speaks with Charles Maxwell, a veteran energy analyst and former oil company executive, and Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator for the US government, about the impact of the conflict in Libya on global oil markets and the broader geopolitical implications of the crisis.
Overall, season 19, episode 37 of Charlie Rose provides a comprehensive and nuanced view of the conflict in Libya, drawing on perspectives from journalists, academics, and policy experts. The guests provide historical context, analyze the current situation, and offer insights into the challenges facing the country and the international community.
