Possible Return of Militant Islamists in Libya

Two attacks in almost as many weeks targeting foreign offices in Benghazi indicate that militant Islamist groups may be re-emerging in Libya's east. If Libyan jihadist groups are resuming operations, it would severely complicate the ruling National Transitional Council's (NTC's) efforts to stabilize and rebuild the country. However, with oil interests and NATO's reputation at stake, Western countries are unlikely to stand by if the militant groups become a serious threat.