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The end of the long reign of Muhammar Qaddafi opens the way to democracy in Libya. His fall has also left the country and its neighbors facing a multitude of potential new problems that could threaten stability in the region. Chad is a case in point. Qaddafi made his presence felt in the country's conflicts, for good and ill, and he maintained a close relationship with President Déby. Will the new rulers of Tripoli and Déby be able to win each other's trust and put aside grievances born during the eight-month crisis?