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This report analyzes the state of Libya's transition over a year in the wake of the outbreak of the uprising against Muammar Qaddafi. The absence of state institutions to manage the transition, security services to keep the peace, and sufficient national unity all imperil the country's achieving a safe transition. The process is however bolstered by widespread pride in Qaddafi's overthrow, a strong sense of Libyan identity, and general agreement about the next key steps: hold elections, draft a new constitution, and establish a structure of democratic governance.