Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?

What the report says

Al Jazeera reports that Libya remains split between rival authorities based in the east and west, a political and security divide that has persisted since 2014. The country has struggled for more than a decade with conflict, parallel institutions and repeated efforts at mediation that have so far not produced a lasting settlement.

The broadcaster says a new US-backed initiative is trying to bring the competing sides into a power-sharing arrangement, and that Turkey is also involved in efforts to bridge the gap. According to the report, the plan has generated renewed attention because it suggests that the opposing factions may be approaching a common framework, even though major obstacles remain.

The piece frames the developments as significant for Libya’s future because a negotiated deal could help unify governance and reduce the risk of further violence. At the same time, Al Jazeera notes that previous international diplomatic attempts have failed, leaving uncertainty over whether the latest push can succeed or whether it could instead deepen tensions.

The program is presented by James Bays and includes commentary from Anas El Gomati, William Lawrence and Murat Aslan, offering regional, political and security perspectives on whether diplomacy can finally resolve Libya’s long-running divide.