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Turkey could be the bridge between the LNA and Algeria

Turkey, the Libyan National Army (LNA) and Algeria increasingly share interests in Libya and across the Sahel, yet each still views the others through assumptions formed during Libya's 2019-20 war.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 28 Oct 2026

Turkey could be the bridge between the LNA and Algeria

Algeria’s political success hinges on balancing its budget

Algeria is seeking to break its international isolation and reinvigorate its domestic economy, but such efforts come at a literal cost.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 26 Oct 2026

Algeria’s political success hinges on balancing its budget

The O3 Group and Benghazi’s digital leap

The launch of O3 Group promises more than better internet connectivity. With ambitions spanning 5G, digital infrastructure and regional connectivity, the project could establish a new standard for development in Libya, with consequences extending well beyond technology.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 26 Oct 2026

The O3 Group and Benghazi’s digital leap

East and West Libya look for new Central Bank Governor

The surprise ousting of Central Bank Governor Naji Issa represents a desire by major Libyan factions to move in a different direction, after negotiations over the unified budget lasted for weeks.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 22 Oct 2026

East and West Libya look for new Central Bank Governor

Mahmoud Hamza’s battle for Libya’s Audit Bureau

An armed attempt to impose a new deputy at Libya’s Audit Bureau has triggered an institutional standoff in Tripoli, exposing the growing influence of armed groups over sovereign institutions and the deteriorating political and security environment in the capital.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 21 Oct 2026

Mahmoud Hamza’s battle for Libya’s Audit Bureau

Libya’s HoR approves Turkish maritime deal in major geopolitical breakthrough

Eastern Libya’s approval of the maritime agreement removes a longstanding obstacle to closer relations between Turkey and the LNA, potentially reshaping Libya’s political future and the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 20 Oct 2026

Libya’s HoR approves Turkish maritime deal in major geopolitical breakthrough

The Dabaiba family feud explained

Once a tightly knit political family, the Dabaibas are increasingly divided by a struggle for influence, control over state institutions and the future of the Government of National Unity. With public frustration mounting, the consequences could extend well beyond the family.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 19 Oct 2026

Secretary or general? The stalled race to lead the UN

The contest to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General will shape how the weakened body handles a more divided world. Months of closed-door polling have failed to produce consensus on a candidate, and the prospect of prolonged deadlock poses uncertain yet serious risks for the organisation.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 14 Oct 2026

Secretary or general? The stalled race to lead the UN

A president without a constituency

Rodríguez has consolidated her power at the top of the Bolivarian Republic. The problem is that only Washington is propping her up.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 12 Oct 2026

Iran's Northern Lifeline: Friends Everywhere, Solutions Nowhere

Iran has never had more Caspian friends, or needed them more. So why are its neighbours lining up pipelines and corridors that could leave Tehran more exposed than ever?

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 9 Oct 2026