In Libya, a Tacit Security Agreement

A relative calm in Benghazi, Libya, suggests a growing if tacit security agreement between Tripoli and eastern Cyrenaica province. Although a bomb exploded Feb. 15, eastern leaders earlier canceled a series of demonstrations meant to commemorate the rebellion against Moammar Gadhafi. Based partly on a partnership between Tripoli and regional authorities, the security arrangement is intended to help maintain the small pockets of stability Libya currently enjoys, namely in energy production, and to prevent widespread political unrest.