Chapter
The Rise of Muammar Gaddafi
11:16 - 14:47 (03:30)
Muammar Gaddafi's rise to power was largely due to the absence of Libyan leaders in the public sphere, creating opportunities for young ambitious men. The people of Libya were divided based on their locations, with those in the desert considering themselves different from those in coastal cities like Benghazi and Tripoli.
Clips
The history of city and capital formation demonstrates how people in different regions view themselves, but choosing a capital city, like DC, in the middle of everyone may be the best option.
11:16 - 13:29 (02:12)
Summary
The history of city and capital formation demonstrates how people in different regions view themselves, but choosing a capital city, like DC, in the middle of everyone may be the best option.
ChapterThe Rise of Muammar Gaddafi
EpisodePart One: Qaddafi: His Bizarre Sci-Fi Stories, Childhood Hate Crimes and Amazonian Bodyguard Fetish
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The absence of King Idris from Libya's public sphere presented an opportunity for young, ambitious men like Muammar Gaddafi to rise to power.
13:29 - 14:47 (01:17)
Summary
The absence of King Idris from Libya's public sphere presented an opportunity for young, ambitious men like Muammar Gaddafi to rise to power. Western powers saw him as a potential ally for their interests in the region and supported his ascent to leadership.