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Salafism and Libya’s State Collapse: The Case of the Madkhalis
Adherents of the current of Salafism known as “Madkhalism” have emerged as a major social, religious, political, and military force across Libya. But the so-called Madkhalis remain poorly understood and are often treated as a monolithic bloc or as proxies for Saudi Arabia.
Published on Dec 19, 2019
Source: Salafism in the Maghreb: Politics, Piety, and Militancy
Adherents of the current of Salafism known as “Madkhalism” have emerged as a major social, religious, political, and military force across Libya. But the so-called Madkhalis remain poorly understood and are often treated as a monolithic bloc or as proxies for Saudi Arabia. Drawing on fieldwork across the country, a book chapter explores the history of Madkhalism during and after the Qadhafi regime, its interactions with other forms of communal and political identity, its doctrinal splits, and its relationship to Saudi clerical authorities.
About the Author
Frederic Wehrey
Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Frederic Wehrey is a senior fellow in the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where his research focuses on governance, conflict, and security in Libya, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
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