Virginie Collombier

@CollombierV

Part-time Professor , Research and Dialogue Support, Libya

Joined January 2019
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  1. 15 hours ago

    Deputy commander of Salafist 604th Brigade has joined ’s forces, currently deploying in the streets of the city. Libyan soldiers + foreign mercenaries.

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  2. 15 hours ago

    almost completely under control of ’s forces. Only some local brigades continuing the fighting. Sirte protection force withdrawn outside the city supposedly awaiting for reinforcements on their way

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  3. Jan 1

    - Voices from calling out for the end of the war. A strong, brave move that means a lot for many Libyans across the country. Hoping these voices are heard and can contribute to bridge the deepening rifts within Libyan society.

    A group of activist from Benghazi call for the end to the attack on Tripoli and reaffirm their desire and commitment to democracy in Libya. The last activist to do so. Seham Sirgewa, disappeared without trace.
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  4. 22 Dec 2019

    Very glad to read positive comments about our latest policy brief on . It is one outcome of the mentorship initiative of -based junior analysts we started almost two years ago to support Libyan analysis capacity & contribute to the policy debate.

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  5. 20 Dec 2019

    كيف حافظت مدينة سرت الساحلية على استقرارها النسبي، رغم أهميتها الاستراتيجية لطرفي الصراع الحالي؟ ما هي الاستنتاجات التي يمكن أن يستفيد منها صناع القرار؟ اقرأ ورقة عمر الهواري الجديدة

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  6. 20 Dec 2019

    How has stability in the coastal city been maintained despite the city's strategic importance to both sides of the current conflict? What insights does this offer for policymakers addressing the Libyan crisis? new policy brief

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    19 Dec 2019

    Middle East Directions Programme | Newsletter n.11 -

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  8. 18 Dec 2019

    and inaction opens the door to multipolarity in Libya, with and jointly filling the vacuum they left.

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    18 Dec 2019

    - Putin talks to Erdogan (who has threatened to send Turkish forces in support of anti-Haftar side). - Putin talks to Macron (France has supported Haftar) - US ambassador says even if there were a military solution “such a high cost...that it would be a Pyrrhic victory.”

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    16 Dec 2019

    ❗️VACANCY NOTICE❗️ Looking for a project assistant for our activities in : . Deadline: 12/01/2020 Starting: 16/02/2020 Very good command of English. Fluency in Arabic. For more info and to APPLY ➡️

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    14 Dec 2019

    Weird to see the conflict dubbed more & more as “proxy war” Proxy war is when foreigners dont intervene directly &—instead—equip local forces who fight on their behalf In reality, is less & less of a proxy war. Foreigners have been intervening more & more directly

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    13 Dec 2019

    The situation on the ground in is far more complicate than the mainstream information is reporting. ➡️🎙️In this brief with and we tried to analyse the main factors at play

    What is happening in ? What are the implications of the ’s battlefield? 🎙️Listen to our latest ➡️32 insightful for a timely analysis and update on…
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  13. 13 Dec 2019

    Sci-Fi world powers fighting through flying robots connected via satellites; armies of street gangs and mercenaries engaged in urban warfare to control a corrupt regime; bystanders immersed in virtual realities... but consequences felt by civilians

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    13 Dec 2019

    +++ new release on as fighting becomes more intense and brutal around Tripoli, the paradoxes of a war increasingly with fewer and fewer fighters. From media bots to drones, reflects on the de-humanization of war in

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  15. 7 Dec 2019

    Sadly resonating with Libya

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  17. 7 Dec 2019

    Listening to Tawakkol Karman Rome. Wonderfully strong and brave speech. Western states’ role should be to keep foreigners away and prevent them to further destroy , our country.

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    7 Dec 2019

    Practitioner approach to post-conflict by on the case of which went through 4 major wars over the past decades (the latest vs ISIS made 5 millions IDPs) ➡️ cannot do reconstruction without handling social distruction, or new wars will come

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    6 Dec 2019

    Our panel on Exiting War Economies with at is going to start ➡️ Stay tuned

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  20. 5 Dec 2019

    “And Haftar’s style of governance will force his opponents into an protracted insurgency. That conflict could indirectly give new life to weakened radical groups like the Islamic State or inspire some new jihadi mutation opposed to the tyrant in Tripoli”

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  21. 5 Dec 2019

    “If (Haftar) takes power, the militia firmament in Tripolitania will continue, reconfigured, rebranded, under Haftar’s loose authority—a co-option strategy he’s employed toward armed groups elsewhere in Libya”.

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    5 Dec 2019

    Looking fwd to further discussing on these topics on Saturday morning 9-10,30 in Rome at , at the panel on ‘Exiting War Economies: Economic and Reconstruction in the ’

    After almost a decade of crises & conflicts in the , stabilisation became the guiding principle for the international community. What do we exactly mean by ? Watch the newest with our Director …
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  23. 5 Dec 2019

    On the battle for , its impact on the and the international dynamics that have led to the current escalation and risk provoking further instability for the years to come >>> Listen to our latest podcast, with 👇

    What is happening in ? What are the implications of the ’s battlefield? 🎙️Listen to our latest ➡️32 insightful minutes for a timely analysis and…
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    4 Dec 2019

    Director Middle East Directions Programme will be one of the top speakers of , the conference on the future of the Mediterranean by ISPI and 🌊 Discover more at

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    4 Dec 2019

    What is the new paradigm of ?

    After almost a decade of crises & conflicts in the , stabilisation became the guiding principle for the international community. What do we exactly mean by ? Watch the newest with our Director …
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  26. 3 Dec 2019

    In roundtable today, and I discussed Haftar’s LAAF strategy in Libya since January. While cooptation / promises are traded against allegiance of key local communities, what can be the consequences of antagonizing the Tebu?

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  27. 3 Dec 2019

    Great discussion with today with insights from Rebecca’s visits to frontlines over the past months. Numerous drone and airstrikes seem to have seriously affected the morale of anti-Haftar fighters.

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    29 Nov 2019

    The airstrike on Umm al Aranib is a horror show - ‘precision airstrikes’ killing a family for what reason? Stuff like this strains credibility of foreign brokered “MOU” like that for nearby .

    Drone strikes (presumably UAE) on Umm al-Araneb, following earlier drone strikes this morning in Tassawa on the force that took over El Feel yesterday.…
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  29. 28 Nov 2019

    Next Tuesday with to discuss the ongoing war and impact on the south. Thanks to Rebecca and Mauricio Morales for the nice photo!

    Don't miss our roundtable with on ’s endless : ’s battlefield and its impact on the south 📝…
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    18 Oct 2019

    Don't miss our roundtable with on ’s endless : ’s battlefield and its impact on the south 📝December 3th, 11-13, Villa Schifanoia Everyone is welcome ➡️ REGISTER NOW

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  31. 27 Nov 2019

    Don’t miss a great discussion with next Tuesday. Waiting for you all at !

    Dear all, a reminder that I'm speaking with the amazing about at the in Florence, Italy -- on Tuesday, December 3.…
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  32. 26 Nov 2019

    Looking forward to 's upcoming book!

    Reviewed the final proofs of “Libya’s Fragmentation” - and it’s off to the printer! Thrilled to see that the book will be published a mere…
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    25 Nov 2019

    Idriss Deby, previously Haftar’s strongest proponent in the Sahel, on shifting assessments of Libya in the region: “It’s true that several of us (heads of state) thought that a strong man was needed to save Libya. We haven’t found him yet.”

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    25 Nov 2019

    A plenty and insightful week on the and at the of the : two roundtables on (tomorrow) and (Thursday), plus a further one on on 3 Dec with Stay tuned and join us!

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  35. 13 Nov 2019

    From , Jérôme Tubiana documents what policies mean for trapped in

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    6 Nov 2019

    Read Prosecutor ’s statement before the Security Council on the situation in ⤵

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    6 Nov 2019

    In case you missed it, our latest on the political economy of the is a must-read for a better understanding of and in war-torn countries. ➡️READ and SHARE it:

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    31 Oct 2019

    I wrote this week’s cover story for How Does the Human Soul Survive Atrocity?” Iraq has suffered nearly 40 years of violence but mental health care is almost non-existent. Read about the man training Iraq’s first generation of psychologists.

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    26 Oct 2019

    Sorry to miss this. For many years now, has been one of the most consistent, humane, and nuanced chroniclers of 's oft-neglected region.

    Don't miss our roundtable with on ’s endless : ’s battlefield and its impact on the south 📝…
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  40. 23 Oct 2019

    Deadline extended > still time to apply for the position of research trainer with initiative for mentorship of junior analysts. We are in a hurry, and the position will very soon evolve into a longer-term one. Spread the word!

    We are looking for a research trainer to mentor a team of policy analysts. She/he is expected to design and conduct periodic training sessions, comment on/edit draft papers and offer support to the team. Deadline 20 Oct. More info> …
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