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Why Algeria pulled the plug on its mega-port dream

The cancellation of Algeria's El Hamdania mega-port highlights the struggle between political stability and sustainable growth, risking regional isolation and investor confidence amid a looming fiscal crisis.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 7 May 2025

Costs of living, corruption and Libya's failing state

As Libya faces rising living costs, power shortages, and political chaos, public discontent is surging. The Government of National Unity's failures and militia violence fuel anger, with protests likely to erupt this summer amid record heat and economic strain.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 25 Apr 2025

Costs of living, corruption and Libya's failing state

Tehran’s endgame in nuclear talks with Washington

Tehran's cautious diplomacy signals a shift in U.S.-Iran relations, as President Pezeshkian seeks economic relief while avoiding past pitfalls.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 25 Apr 2025

Tehran’s endgame in nuclear talks with Washington

Banking crisis throws Libyan status quo into jeopardy

Libya's economic crisis deepens as rival governments' spending outstrips revenue, risking collapse. The Central Bank warns of unsustainable finances, while both factions blame each other. Urgent reforms are needed, but self-preservation may lead to further conflict and instability.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 11 Apr 2025

Banking crisis throws Libyan status quo into jeopardy

Libya’s political architecture shows signs of imminent collapse

Libya's political class is unraveling as public anger rises, revealing their failure to manage corruption and instability. Politicians deflect blame, while economic dysfunction threatens the status quo. Real action is needed to address the crisis, not empty rhetoric.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 11 Apr 2025

Libya’s political architecture shows signs of imminent collapse

A new opening for the Levant

Recent shifts in the Levant signal a transformative geopolitical landscape, marked by Bashar Assad's fall and Gulf states normalizing ties with Syria and Lebanon. As Iran retreats, regional powers must seize this moment to foster stability and collaboration, avoiding past mistakes.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 29 Jan 2025

A digital collage of Middle Eastern and global political figures, including Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Donald Trump, Mohammed bin Zayed, Mohammed bin Salman, and others, standing on a chessboard.

Why Libya appears poised for change in 2025

Libya's trajectory in 2024 has been defined by a familiar narrative: a fractured nation grappling with the repercussions of a broken state, where elites compete over wealth and territorial control. The year ahead holds both the faintest glimmer of hope and the looming risk of renewed conflict.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 23 Dec 2024

An overview of the Central Bank of Libya crisis

On August 18, the Presidential Council reshuffled Libya's Central Bank leadership, ousting Sadiq al-Kabir amid rising tensions. This article provides a quick recap on what happened.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 3 Oct 2024

Macroeconomic turmoil lays groundwork for social unrest in Libya

Libya faces looming macroeconomic shocks as the Central Bank crisis deepens, risking social unrest amid rising prices and unstable infrastructure. With political divisions stalling solutions, ordinary Libyans may soon voice their frustrations, escalating tensions and uncertainty across the nation.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 23 Sep 2024

The Central Bank crisis puts Libya at an impasse

Libya's Central Bank leadership crisis deepens as opposing political factions reject dialogue, fueling an economic impasse. With oil output halved and conflicting narratives from former and current leaders, the nation faces a ticking time bomb for its economy.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 21 Sep 2024

Political tensions, blockades and future scenarios for Libyan oil

August has seen escalating crises in Libya, with a fuel blockade crippling oil production and political tensions rising amidst contested elections. The National Oil Corporation faces pressure as competing factions threaten stability, while UN efforts to mediate remain untested and uncertain.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 12 Sep 2024

What’s next for Libya after the Central Bank takeover and oil blockade?

Libya faces a precarious future after a Central Bank takeover and an oil blockade, igniting fears of potential conflict and further economic collapse. With key stakeholders divided, this article examines what happened and what's next for Libya.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 31 Aug 2024