Introduction
Libya is not a new state; it has a deep history with customs typical of the Maghreb. When compared to most states, Libya has a highly educated population and natural resources that may yet facilitate a state of prosperity and stability.1 Despite Libya’s potential, the February 17 Revolution’s weakly organized structure, in addition to the security culture inherited from the Qaddafi regime, caused major shortcomings in the ‘new’ state. Such a shortage of civic security thinking and architecture coincided with the revolution of 2011 whereby various militias in Libya were able to topple the regime and disperse or destroy the ‘poorly existing’ secured environment in ‘their’ portion of the country.2 Eventually, fluctuating, non-institutionalized, and disorganized security establishments emerged, challenging each other and the legitimate authority alike.