Newsletter: Daily Briefing Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Netanyahu orders strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut after rockets and drones hit northern Israel. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Iran oil shock jolts Libya’s fortunes, but old fault lines complicate national recovery Soaring energy prices due to the Iran war are delivering a windfall to Libya just as the country's oil and gas sectors show signs of resurgence. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles Washington and Ankara are stepping up coordination on efforts to unify Libya’s divided institutions, but analysts warn that major financial and political obstacles remain. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Oil eases as Trump pauses Iran strikes After days of threats and brinkmanship, Washington and Tehran hint at diplomacy as Trump suspends planned military action. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Italy, Spain eye Algerian gas as Iran war slashes Gulf supplies By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Libya’s oil revival powers on despite shaky investment thesis By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
What the new UN envoy to Libya should do first The new UN special representative to Libya, Martin Kobler, must strive to regain the trust undermined by his controversial predecessor, Bernardino Leon. Libya
Egypt, Tunisia at a loss for how to deal with Libya Relations between Tunisia and Egypt have improved, but leaders still can't agree on how to resolve the crisis in Libya. Egypt
Four years after Gadhafi, is Libya better off? Libya drifts dangerously to the point of no return as Islamic militants terrorize civilians and two rival governments battle it out. Libya
How a small Libyan town insulated itself from surrounding chaos The town of Bani Walid is leading Libyans by example, practicing self-governance and avoiding the armed conflicts that have become common elsewhere in the country. Libya
Tunisia looks to welcome refugees, migrants with new asylum law Rather than an accidental stopping point for refugees and migrants, Tunisia, with new asylum legislation, can become a destination country. Libya
Tourists drawn to hot springs, natural beauty of Egypt's remote Siwa Oasis Located near Egypt's western border with Libya, the Siwa Oasis offers visitors everything from healing hot springs and a nature preserve to archaeological treasures. Egypt
Libyan locals give 'dignified end' to unidentified refugee victims Many of those attempting to reach Europe from Africa or the Middle East by sea drown en route, with their bodies washing ashore on the Libyan coast, far away from their loved ones. Libya
One migrant’s encounter with death As people in Libya try to make their way out of the country, mainly through illegal means, they are realizing the danger involved in the smuggling operations. Libya
Islamic State tightens grip on Libya An Al-Monitor correspondent recently visited Libya and found his homeland sinking deeper into despair and dysfunction and possibly sliding toward disintegration. North Africa
Court verdicts in Libya complicate chances for peace A Libyan court handed down a death sentence to Saif al-Islam Gadhafi and former Libyan officials, sparking widespread criticism of the legitimacy of the trials. Libya
Lobbying 2015: Chaos in Libya confounds Congress Libya’s lobbying campaign can seem almost as chaotic as the country itself. Libya
Emails to Hillary contradict French tale on Libya war Ex-CIA source says French intel service “created” Libyan rebel group in fight against Moammar Gadhafi. Libya
