Turkey and Egypt, whose authoritarian leaders have relatively warm relations with President Donald Trump, seem headed toward a war that neither really wants in Libya. As U.S. attention has drifted from Libya, the threat of war between two of Washington’s longtime regional allies and military partners is rising in the divided North African country. Yet Egyptians say Libya is different. In Libya, Turkey also sees as an economic foothold in North Africa that could allow it to extend influence in the continent. Analysts say Turkey is looking to extend its influence in Libya as far east as possible to have a stronger position in eventual negotiations.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 10, 2020 18:19 UTC