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Libya
Egypt
somalia
- the current political system is a transitional government. was a dictatorship under al-Qadhafi.
- the current head of state is Deborah Jones. this was through a fair election on may 1,2013
- libyas main export is oil ad gas. this makes up 95% of their GDP their main imports are machinary and semifinished goods.
- the libyan government has been enemies with the united states, since we proposed their freedom in 1951. we have supported every trade sanction imposed upon them. w have also been a strog voice behind demilitarization of the region despite multiple libyan weapons programs.
- 4.5% of libyan total imports are from from the united states.
- the USA has supported many trade sanctions against libya under the threat of weapons development. the united states has set their scopes on demilitarizing the region. this has created friction with the military controlled dictatorial regime.
- The United States established diplomatic relations with Libya in 1951. In 1969, the army overthrew the king, and coup leader Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi became de facto head of state. Qadhafi tried to brutally suppress an uprising against his dictatorship in 2011. Under the auspices of a UN Security Council resolution, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France launched military action to protect Libyan civilians. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization continued these efforts as "Operation Unified Protector." Qadhafi was killed during the conflict. Libya faces the challenges of building democratic institutions, protecting the universal rights of all Libyans, promoting accountable and honest government, rebuilding its economy, and establishing security throughout the country. On September 11-12, 2012, armed extremists attacked the U.S. facilities in Benghazi, killing four U.S, government personnel, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. The United States continues to have a strategic interest in a stable and prosperous Libya, and following the attacks in Benghazi, U.S. officials at the highest levels reaffirmed their support for a peaceful, democratic transition in Libya,in cooperation with the UN and other international partners.
Egypt
- Arab republic of Egypt
- Interim President Adly MANSOUR. His post was gained through means of rebellion and will not be held for long in the time of turmoil.
- Egypt exports oil, petrol and cotton whilst importing machinery, tools, food and chemicals
- Neutral. With the US heavy support for Israel opposing Egypt's stern opposition, this stifles relationships.
- The US and Egypt are good trade partners. Egypt imports 8.5%of goods to the us
- Lots of talk in relations with Egypt. How relations will change in response to new rule and humanitarian concerns with how certain civilian factions are treated during civil war. We have been in the middle to diffuse tension in many times. With osprey 1&2 as well as the camp David accords.
- The US is backing any free trading, democratic system to arise through civil uprising.The United States established diplomatic relations with Egypt in 1922, following its independence from protectorate status under the United Kingdom. The United States and Egypt share a relationship based on mutual interest in Middle East peace and stability, revitalizing the Egyptian economy and strengthening trade relations, and promoting regional security. Egypt has been a key U.S. partner in ensuring regional stability and on a wide range of common security issues, including Middle East peace and countering terrorism. Egypt’s historic transition to democracy, launched in early 2011, will have a profound impact on the political future, not only of Egypt, but also the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at large. Supporting a successful transition to democracy and economic stability in Egypt, one that protects the basic rights of its citizens and fulfills the aspirations of the Egyptian people, will continue to be a core objective of U.S. policy toward Egypt. A prosperous and democratic Egypt, buoyed by economic growth and a strong private sector, can be an anchor of stability for the MENA region.
somalia
- In the process of creating a federated parliamentary republic
- President HASSAN SHEIKH Mahamud. Won by means of election.
- Major export is cattle, livestock and such items. Their monetary system is based on informal transactions and bartering. Their import is petroleum products and machinery.
- Neutral. Due to governmental disfunction and negligence. Somalia has become a haven for pirates. This has created friction with Somalia.
- Little to none. Their is little that comes out of Somalia that the US has interest in. They import very little due to their impoverished state. Somalia does however receive American support in the form of UN aid.
- The US has had many vessels pirated off the coast of Somalia. We have joined the UN in pushing for safe shipping in this vital area. The Suez Canal runs close to the coast of Somalia making shipping in the area scary.
- The United States established diplomatic relations with Somalia in 1960, following its constituent parts' independence from British and Italian administration, respectively. A 1969 coup replaced Somalia's elected government with military rule that reflected both ideological and economic dependence on the Soviet Union. Following war with Ethiopia in the 1970s, Somalia began turning toward the West, including the United States, for international support, military equipment, and economic aid. Civil war in the 1980s led to the collapse of Somalia's central government in 1991. Following this, various groupings of Somali factions, sometimes supported by outside forces, sought to control the national territory (or portions thereof) and fought one another. From 1992-94, the United States took part in operations that aimed to provide assistance to Somalis. Numerous efforts at mediation and reconciliation were attempted over the years, and a transitional government was established in 2004. In 2012, Somalia completed its political transition with the election of a new federal parliament and speaker, the national constituent assembly's adoption of a provisional constitution, the election of a new president, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the naming of a new prime minister and cabinet. The United States formally recognized the new government on January 17, 2013. U.S. foreign policy objectives in Somalia are to promote political and economic stability, prevent the use of Somalia as a haven for international terrorism, and alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by years of conflict, drought, flooding, and poor governance. The United States is committed to helping Somalia's government strengthen democratic institutions, improve stability and security, and deliver results for the Somali people. It has urged the Somali leadership to continue to consolidate gains by helping local governance structures emerge through community dialogue and reconciliation, rapidly providing services, and drafting legislation to facilitate implementation of the provisional constitution. The United States also has welcomed the African Union Mission in Somalia's (AMISOM) success in driving the al-Shabaab terrorist organization out of strategically important population centers, and has underscored the continued U.S. commitment to support AMISOM and the Somali national forces in their responsibility of extending security throughout Somalia. Although the United States never formally severed diplomatic relations with Somalia, the U.S. Embassy in Somalia was closed in 1991. The United States has maintained regular dialogue with Somali authorities and other key stakeholders in Somalia through the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, which also handles consular coverage for Somalia, including to U.S. citizens in the self-declared "Republic of Somaliland."