Still they are plotting their plots, but evident are their plots to God, even though they are so adroit as to make the mountains move.

Still they are plotting their plots, but evident are their plots to God, even though they are so adroit as to make the mountains move.

The collapse of authoritarian rule created a security vacuum with no functioning state apparatus, making Libya highly exposed to international influence, often in the service of corporate interests. To avoid repetition of the costly mistakes made in Iraq, Libya will require adroit leadership that can elaborate a compelling new national vision with which to unify competing authorities, rein in undisciplined militias, and minimize the country s strategic vulnerability.