Author: LSB Team
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From Border Management to Regional Confidence Building: What Tunisia–Libya Cooperation Could Signal
Tunisia and Libya have moved to strengthen coordination along their shared border, with officials in mid March 2026 announcing new measures on border management, cross border crime, and movement through key crossings. On the surface, the initiative looks technical. In practice, it may point to something broader: a more pragmatic form of regional cooperation at…
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Paris, Washington, and Libya’s Elite Bargain: Are Outside Powers Engineering a New Political Formula?
A quiet but significant shift is taking place in Libya’s political landscape. In late January 2026, senior representatives linked to both Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh and eastern commander Khalifa Haftar met in Paris under joint French and U.S. leadership, in what officials described as “productive discussions” aimed at advancing unity and long term political stability.…
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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…
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Egypt–Turkey Security Talks and the Future of Libya’s Political Transition
Recent diplomatic consultations between Egypt and Turkey in Cairo have once again drawn attention to Libya’s fragile political transition. The discussions, which took place in early March 2026, focused on a range of regional security issues including developments in Libya, the Horn of Africa, and the Sahel. Both governments emphasized the importance of supporting Libya’s…
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Libya’s Delayed Elections: Can Security Conditions Support a National Vote?
Libya’s long-anticipated national elections may finally be approaching, but the question of whether the country’s security environment can sustain a credible vote remains unresolved. In recent statements, Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has reiterated that it is technically ready to organize presidential and parliamentary elections in 2026, potentially as early as the spring if…
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Libya Foreign Investment Return and Risk Reassessment
A New Phase for Libya Foreign Investment Return Libya foreign investment return has become one of the most closely watched indicators of the country’s economic trajectory as 2025 unfolds. After years of uncertainty, international capital is cautiously re-engaging, guided less by optimism and more by disciplined risk assessment. Rather than chasing rapid expansion, investors are…
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Libya Italy Relations: How Pragmatic Cooperation Is Shaping 2025
Libya Italy Relations in 2025: From Volatility to Pragmatic Cooperation Libya Italy relations in 2025 have entered a more pragmatic and results-driven phase as both countries adjust to shifting realities across the Mediterranean. Cooperation is now defined by steady engagement on energy security, migration management, and institutional coordination, reflecting a shared understanding that stability and…
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Libya Oil Sector Stability: Why Reliability Matters More Than Output
Libya Oil Sector Stability Enters a New Phase Libya oil sector stability has become the central priority for policymakers, investors, and international partners as the country enters 2026. While production volumes often dominate headlines, Libya’s long-term recovery now depends less on how much oil is produced and more on whether production can remain reliable, predictable,…
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Libya Renewable Energy Pivot Gains Momentum
Libya Eyes the Sun to Power Its Future Libya is taking its first serious steps toward a renewable energy future. After years of relying almost entirely on oil and gas, policymakers, investors, and international partners are turning renewed attention to solar power as a pathway to economic diversification. This shift has accelerated in late 2025,…