1. The NTC is grappling to disband dozens of rival militias with regional allegiances, more than two months after rebels captured and killed Gadhafi.
2. Abandoned tanks have been left behind after soldiers previously loyal to the Shah have switched allegiances.
3. allegiances
3. But allegiances change, and the point of the prequel is to spell out who switched sides and why.
4. Still, rogue elements of the military and intelligence services are believed to have maintained old allegiances.
5. That ultimately argues for transparency and paid models, so that consumers don't wonder what other allegiances companies may have.