North Africa
US commander suggests sending military trainers to Tunisia after Russia sends aircraft to Libya
Backed by military contractors, Russia deployed military fighter jets to Al Jufra Airfield in Libya, prompting the US Army to consider sending military training personnel to neighboring Tunisia.
Jared Szuba | Libya conflict | Jun 1, 2020
A Tunisian security forces tank is seen through a car window at Dhiba by the Tunisian and Libyan border crossing, Tunisia April 11, 2016. Photo by Reuters/Zorha Bensemra.
Will Libya cheer up Erdogan?
Ill-calculated moves by rebel commander Khalifa Hifter have played into the hands of Turkey and its allies in the Libyan conflict, leading to the fall of a strategic air base in al-Wattiya; however, the situation is still volatile, and it is early to declare a victory.
Fehim Tastekin | Libya conflict | May 18, 2020
Turkey’s intervention in Libya turns tide to Erdogan’s advantage, for now
Ankara has thrown in its lot with the Government of National Accord for reasons that have more to do with its own interests than Libya’s.
Semih Idiz | Libya conflict | May 15, 2020
Is Russia pulling support from Libyan strongman Hifter?
While Russia doesn't want to see Khalifa Hifter’s self-styled Libyan National Army collapse, there are signs Moscow’s interests may align more closely with other figures in the country’s eastern government.
Kirill Semenov | Libya conflict | May 13, 2020
Intel: US plans anti-ship missile sale for Morocco
Congress was notified today of US plans for a $62 million sale of anti-ship missiles for Morocco that would be launched from F-16 aircraft.
Al-Monitor Staff | Defense/Security cooperation | Apr 14, 2020
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