Whichever way we look at it, the situation in Libya must be ameliorated. Just as is the case with Syria and Iraq, the longer that instability and militancy is the dominant characteristic of its politics, the more that jihadist groups like Isil will benefit. While, even now, there remains a certain level of ambiguity regarding just how much support Isil enjoys in Libya, it can no longer be denied. And, as it is set to increase in the weeks and months to come, it can no longer be ignored either.