Attempts to encircle Turkey from North Africa, the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean are gaining more momentum. FRENCH INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL IN LIBYAIn Libya, where tensions have recently been at a high, the French have come up with a new anti-Turkish action. To undermine the alliance by creating a suspicion and distrust between the GNA and Turkey. In Lebanon, France holds influence on the Christian groups, whereas the United States holds influence with Sunni political movements. Turkey is poised to make a huge difference if it takes the right diplomatic actions in the region in the coming days.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 20, 2020 20:03 UTC