The reimposition of United Nations sanctions as well as EU restrictive measures was expected by the Iranian leadership, notably since the 12-day-war demonstrated Western desires to confront the Islamic Republic. However, expectation doesn’t translate into preparedness.
Cornered at home and unable to convene even his own cabinet, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba flew to London in a last-ditch attempt to secure high-level meetings with UK officials.
While global attention fixates on wars in Gaza and Ukraine, a dangerous confrontation is quietly brewing in the Americas. President Donald Trump has ended diplomatic outreach with Venezuela’s government, signaling a shift toward military solutions.
As Libya's problems worsen, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba continues to focus on his government's image instead of ensuring that his government functions.
The recognition of a Palestinian state by a slew of Western countries does little to change things on the ground, but opens up the real possibility of Israeli backlash. Here European states will need to take a stand, and buy time as possible change in the U.S. brews.
A recent Turkish mediated agreement between the GNU Prime Minister and Rada have cooled tensions for now, but risks still loom as Dabaiba continues to look for war.
American power and security guarantees helped build the modern Gulf, but shifting trends both globally and regionally are forcing gulf leaders into difficult decisions
In rare talks between the Haftars, the Dabaibas, and U.S. envoy Massad Boulous in Rome, discussions touched on Tripoli’s fragile stability and Libya’s oil sector, hinting at a potential shift that could redefine power dynamics in Libya.
