(AFP Photo)The Trump administration has launched its most ambitious Libya initiative in years, centered on the belief that economic engagement can unlock political progress. For more than a decade, the United States remained largely absent from Libya’s political and security landscape. Meanwhile, Libya’s political process has repeatedly stalled despite U.N.-backed roadmaps, ceasefire agreements, and election plans. The long absenceLibya’s instability also spilled beyond its borders, affecting migration routes, energy security, and regional military dynamics. These commitments also represent the largest wave of Western corporate investment in Libya’s energy sector in more than a decade.

Source: Libya Today February 06, 2026 13:18 UTC