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Muammar al-Qaddafi, often spelled as Muammar Gaddafi, was a complex and controversial figure in the realm of global politics, whose rise to power was as tumultuous as his 42-year rule over Libya. Born in 1942 into a Bedouin family in the desert of Sirte, Gaddafi grew up with a strong sense of Arab nationalism and anti-colonialism, influenced by the wave of pan-Arabism that swept through the Middle East in the 1950s and 1960s. Gaddafi's ascent to power came in 1969 when, as a young military officer, he led a bloodless coup d'état against King Idris I. This coup, known as the Al-Fateh Revolution, established Gaddafi as the de facto leader of Libya. Soon after taking power, he declared himself "Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution" and implemented his political philosophy known as "Jamahiriya," which aimed to create a stateless, direct democracy guided by his ideology. Gaddafi's rule was characterized by a blend of Arab nationalism, socialism, and authoritarianism. He nationalized industries, redistributed wealth, and invested heavily in education and healthcare. However, his regime was also marked by human rights abuses, censorship, and political repression. Internationally, Gaddafi pursued a policy of non-alignment and often took anti-Western stances. He supported various liberation movements in Africa and the Middle East, including the Irish Republican Army and Palestinian groups. His confrontational approach towards the West, including the United States, resulted in years of sanctions and isolation. Gaddafi's rule came to a dramatic and violent end in 2011 during the Arab Spring when protests and armed rebellion erupted in Libya. A NATO-led intervention further destabilized the country, leading to Gaddafi's capture and killing by rebel forces in October 2011. Muammar al-Qaddafi's rise to power and his subsequent rule over Libya left a complex legacy. He was a charismatic but authoritarian leader who left an indelible mark on the history of his country and the broader geopolitics of the Middle East and North Africa. #muammaralqaddafi #gaddafi #libya #talkdiplomacy #upsc #css #geopolitics #nato #middleeast #dictator #csstricks #arabnationalism #alfateh