Middle East Focus

Can the Latest US Plan Bridge Libya's Divide?


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After over a decade of division between rival factions in eastern and western Libya, the Trump administration has put forward a plan to unite the two sides through a power-sharing agreement. Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow Jonathan M. Winer to unpack the details of this proposal and its potential consequences for the Libyan people. Winer, who served as United States Special Envoy for Libya, offers analysis of the plan's viability, the response of various actors on the ground, and whether it can stabilize the country and help resolve its deep-seated challenges. Recorded on June 3, 2026.
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