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But scholars downplay severity of concerns about Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's thesis, writes Paul Jump.
Observers have downplayed the seriousness of the revelations about Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's use of an international consultancy to carry out research for his doctorate at the London School of Economics.
The son of Libyan leader Mu'ammer Gaddafi attended the LSE between 2003 and 2008, gaining a PhD for his thesis on the role of civil society in the democratisation of global governance institutions.
Last week, it was reported that Dr Gaddafi had employed US-based lobbying firm Monitor Group to carry out interviews for his thesis.
The group also ran a campaign to rehabilitate the image...