Ironically, one of the first companies to benefit was Hyundai, which swiftly became a major bankroller of home-grown movies.

CNN: CINEMA

Washington-based Islamists and their front-men suffered a humiliating defeat recently when their main political organizer and bankroller pleaded guilty to laundering money from Libya.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Libyan agent who funded Norquist group pleads guilty

Grateful governments may prefer not to remember that the reason for Libya's clout with the Abu Sayyaf hostage-takers is its reputation as the bankroller of revolutionary movements worldwide.

ECONOMIST: Libya