Erdoğan-Putin Deal Tests Russian, Turkish Influence in Libya
The two strongmen announce a ceasefire, but they are not the only ones with an interest in Libya.
Libya
Five Reasons to Doubt Libyan Truce Will Hold
Khalifa Haftar and Fayez al-Sarraj agree to stop fighting, but it’s not hard to imagine how their deal might unravel.
Egypt’s War on Sunni Supremacism Goes to Libya
With Libya still a shambles and without the United States involved, Egypt lashes out.
Libya’s Haftar Spurns Unity Deal, Blames Militias
The general rules out joining a unity government as long as militias continue to fight on its behalf.
Will Russia Go into Libya Next?
A war against the Islamic State in Libya may give Russia’s leader just the sort of quick victory he seeks.
Challenges as Libya Unity Leaders Win Recognition
A proposed government of national accords continues to win recognition. It will have its work cut out for it.
Tripoli Islamists Make Way for Unity Government
Leaders who hope to reunify Libya continue to win recognition, but one faction is holding out in Tobruk.
Tobruk Parliament Rejects Libya Unity Government
Lawmakers object to an agreement that would see them share power with rivals in Tripoli.
Libya Rivals Reach Agreement Toward Ending Division
Members of Libya’s rival parliaments make progress toward ending a year-long standoff.
Republicans Miss the Point on Benghazi
The real scandal is that America involved itself in another country’s war and left it worse off.
Rival Libyan Factions Fail to Agree to Power-Sharing Plan
Libya’s rival factions turn down a peace plan even though they share a common enemy: Islamic State.
Libya’s Islamic State Threat Should Not Be Overstated
The war between Libya’s rival governments, and the loyalties they command, matters more.
Egypt Strikes Libya Islamists, Italy Wary of Intervention
Egypt calls for an international effort to “defeat terrorism” in Libya. Italy isn’t so sure.
Libya Rivals Talk in Face of Common Enemy: Minister
Violent Islamism in Libya raises the possibility of rapprochement between its rival governments.
Escalating Conflict Hits Libya’s Oil Exports
Fighting between factions in the east and west of Libya threatens the country’s economic lifeline.