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🛒 تسوق الآنWashington Intensifies Efforts to Unify Libya's Institutions and End 15-Year Division, Report Says
Washington Intensifies Efforts to Unify Libya's Institutions and End 15-Year Division, Report Says
US Policy Shift Aims to Break Political Deadlock as Libya Remains Split Between Rival Governments
The United States is ramping up diplomatic engagement to unify Libya's fractured institutions and bring an end to the political division that has plagued the country for 15 years, according to an analytical report published by the American journal Eurasia Review.
The report, monitored and translated by Al-Marsad Libyan newspaper, highlights a significant shift in US policy toward Libya amid persistent instability and deep-rooted rivalries between competing power centers in the east and west of the country.
A Country Divided Since 2011
Libya has remained split between two rival governments in the east and west since the 2011 uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi. Presidential and legislative elections have been repeatedly postponed, while armed militias backed by foreign powers continue to operate with impunity.
Disputes over oil revenues, state institutions, and security sector control have prevented any peaceful transfer of power, the report notes, creating a protracted stalemate that has devastated public services and economic stability.
US Diplomatic Push for Unified Authority
The Eurasia Review analysis states that current US diplomatic engagement is concentrated on unifying state institutions as a prerequisite for lasting stability. The Biden administration is pushing for the formation of a new, inclusive executive authority that can command broad consensus across Libya's divided political landscape.
Key US priorities include the approval of a unified national budget, the implementation of comprehensive security sector reforms, and financial governance measures aimed at curbing corruption and ensuring transparent management of oil revenues.
Terrorism, Foreign Influence, and Migration Top Challenges
The report identifies terrorism, foreign interference, and the presence of Russian military forces and other foreign fighters as the most significant challenges facing Libya. The country has become a major transit route for migrants attempting to reach Europe, compounding regional security concerns.
US sanctions remain in place against key Libyan figures, while regulatory and oversight concerns continue to affect both the legislative and executive branches of Libya's fragmented governance structure.
Militias and Local Alliances Maintain Grip on Power
According to the analysis, Libya has not transitioned to stable governance since 2011. Legislative elections and multiple diplomatic initiatives have produced a series of temporary governments, none of which have succeeded in consolidating authority nationwide.
Armed militias, local strongmen, and sub-national alliances backed by competing foreign parties continue to wield significant influence over territory, resources, and political outcomes. This patchwork of armed groups has repeatedly undermined internationally mediated peace efforts.
Deep-Rooted Obstacles to Political Progress
The report points to entrenched Libyan rivalries as a fundamental barrier to political progress. Both domestic and international stakeholders harbor deep concerns about the behavior, legitimacy, and intentions of key actors in the east and west of the country.
Mistrust between the major political camps has repeatedly derailed UN-facilitated negotiations, with each side accusing the other of bad faith and unilateral actions. Without confidence-building measures, the report suggests, sustainable political reconciliation remains elusive.
Path Forward
Despite the formidable challenges, the Eurasia Review analysis suggests that Washington's intensified focus on institutional unification represents a strategic recalculation. By prioritizing concrete institutional reforms over ambitious but unrealistic political timelines, US diplomacy aims to create the conditions for eventual elections and lasting stability.
The coming months will test whether this approach can gain traction among Libya's wary political factions and their international backers, as the country approaches yet another crossroads in its turbulent post-2011 trajectory.
— Libya Press / Security Desk
