Libya-Israel fiasco highlights Washington’s misguided approachHafed Al-GhwellFormer Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush. It also exposes the flawed assumptions underpinning this strategy, particularly in a country as politically fragmented and volatile as Libya. Clearly, the reverberations of this diplomatic blunder extend far beyond the borders of Libya, threatening to undermine Washington’s priorities in the region, while simultaneously exposing how misguided its approach is to the broader Arab region. This blinkered approach, however, is reflective of a larger global trend where nations exploit Libya’s predicament to advance their short-term interests. Yet, contrary to fatalist narratives, this setback could catalyze a much-needed recalibration of US engagement with Libya.
