North Africa

The North Africa region, sometimes called the Maghreb, holds strategic and political importance for the United States and Europe with its geographic crossroad between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Destabilized by the tumultuous uprisings of the Arab Spring, the developments in these countries are reasons for concern as well as hope, as different political, security, and economic conditions take shape in each country.

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Working with our allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

Libya

Content

In the News

Jun 1, 2019

Karim Mezran in The Hill: A way forward in Libya

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

MENASource

May 31, 2019

The Tripoli offensive: How did things escalate?

By Borzou Daragahi

The forces of Libya’s rebel army officer Khalifa Haftar are on the outskirts of Tripoli, the capital of Libya, in his ongoing bid to claim the city. Some of his forces traveled more than 1,000 kilometers from Libya’s eastern towns where Haftar has his stronghold.

Libya

MENASource

May 9, 2019

Can there be a peaceful solution for Libya’s conflict?

By Mustafa A.G. Abushagur

If the international community continues to stay on the sidelines, watching and allowing Haftar’s international allies to continue providing him with support, this war will continue with no foreseeable end and at a heavy price

Libya

MENASource

May 3, 2019

What are the implications of Haftar’s offensive?

By Karim Mezran

The brutal attack unleashed by General Khalifa Haftar’s militia, the Libyan National Army, against the city of Tripoli is indeed a game-changer.

Libya

New Atlanticist

May 3, 2019

The growing Russian challenge and what should be done about it

By Ashish Kumar Sen

All around the world, Russia is increasingly asserting itself, propping up dictators, and, in some instances, posing a direct challenge to US interests.

Libya Syria

In the News

Apr 28, 2019

Mezran Joins NPR to Discuss US Policy in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Listen to the full discussion here

Libya

In the News

Apr 26, 2019

Mezran Qouted in VOA on Haftar’s Assault on Tripoli

By Karim Mezran

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Libya

In the News

Apr 25, 2019

Duclos Quoted in Seychelles News Agency on Macron’s Policies in Libya

By Michel Duclos

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Libya

In the News

Apr 25, 2019

Hellyer Quoted in Al-Monitor on Constitutional Referendum in Egypt

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

In the News

Apr 25, 2019

Hellyer in The Globe and Mail: Until the Arab world enjoys fundamental rights, there will be many more springs to come

By H.A. Hellyer

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North Africa

Experts