Day: March 18, 2026
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A Government Without Elections? U.S. Backed Proposals and the Future of Libya’s Political Order
Reports indicate that U.S. Africa adviser Massad Boulos is exploring a plan to formalize a joint government between eastern commander Khalifa Haftar and Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh, effectively recognizing both sides within a unified framework without holding national elections. While details remain limited, the concept marks a significant departure from the UN led process that…
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Rada in 2026: Armed Autonomy and the Limits of State Control in Tripoli
In Tripoli, control over strategic infrastructure often reveals more about real power than formal government decrees. Few sites illustrate that more clearly than Mitiga Airport, where authority has long rested not simply with state institutions, but with armed actors able to enforce their presence on the ground. That reality remains central to understanding the role…
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Southern Libya’s Borderlands: Strategic Tensions and Regional Security
Southern Libya has once again emerged as a focal point of regional security tensions. In early 2026, reports of clashes and political friction along the Libya–Niger border have highlighted the fragile balance of power in the Fezzan region and raised broader questions about control of trans-Saharan corridors linking North Africa to the Sahel. What might…