The Department of History Discusses a Doctoral Dissertation on Libyan–French Relations

The Department of History at the College of Education for Humanities discussed a doctoral dissertation entitled “Libyan–French Relations (1951–2011),” submitted by the researcher Safaa Hazem Majeed.

The dissertation examined the nature of Libyan–French relations as a unique model of political interaction between a developing Arab state and a major European power possessing a colonial legacy and renewed influence. This gave the relationship a distinct character within the framework of relations across the Mediterranean region.

The researcher sought to trace the complex historical development of relations between the two countries, highlighting the impact of Libya’s internal factors and the calculations of major powers in shaping them. The study also clarified the key turning points that contributed to altering the course of these relations, revealed the causes behind Libya’s international isolation, and examined the French role in ending Muammar Gaddafi’s rule during the events of the Arab Spring.

The dissertation concluded with a number of findings and conclusions that emphasized the political transformations experienced in Libyan–French relations, while underscoring the significance of the study as an academic contribution enriching the scholarly library with specialized research in the history of contemporary international relations.