GADDAFI'S POLITICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN PHILOSOPHICAL THEORY AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Author Name: Abd Alraouf Almuammari

Volume/Issue: 02/02

Country: Turkey

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2021-53171764/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Political Science and International Relation – Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey.

ABSTRACT

Gaddafi invented a political system different from all known systems in the world, under the name of Jamahiriya's system. Gaddafi wrote the Green Book in 1975 to be the guide for implementing this system. Gaddafi presented his thoughts as the “Third Universal Theory “, an alternative to communism and capitalism. As Gaddafi's position at the top of the pyramid of power in Libya for more than four decades, he applied the “Third Universal Theory” in Libya. Thus, the Green Book that Gaddafi composed became the real constitution of the state. Since Libya has great importance in the region, as it is a country rich in resources and has an important strategic location, in addition to its unique political system. All these points make Libya gains attention and importance in the region. On the other hand, the fall of Libya into chaos and civil wars after the fall of the Gaddafi regime raises the question about the political system that was ruling Libya, and how it lasted for 42 years under the leadership of one person? Therefore, studying Gaddafi’s regime will help to understand the political history of Libya and the reason after Libyans’ demanded to overthrow Gaddafi’s regime in 2011. The researcher used primary sources and secondary sources, academic books, articles, additional reports, Journals, analysis. Gaddafi invented the “Third Universal Theory” to enable people to rule themselves to be liberated from oppression and exploitation. However, the application of this theory did not provide the Libyans with what Gaddafi promised. This paper will analyse Gaddafi's regime and its findings.

Key words: Gaddafi, Libya, Green Book, Jamahiriya, Third Universal Theory.