Thirteen years ago, in October 2011, Libya’s long-time leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, was killed by rebels supported by NATO. His death was brutal and shocking, but to many Libyans, he remains one of the country’s most respected and admired figures. The years following his death have left many wondering: is it just nostalgia for an era gone by, or does Gaddafi's legacy still hold something meaningful for Libyans today?

Gaddafi's Only UN Speech: A Warning No One Heeded

In 2009, just ...