On 1 November, Libyan Express published a report on Italian PM Georgia Meloni’s recent visit to Libya, describing her engagement with Tripoli as a ‘bold strategy’ that contradicts the ‘cautious diplomacy’ pursued by her predecessors. With Italy highly dependent on imported gas, the report looks at Meloni’s high-stakes gamble in Libya. If successful, the report argues, the strategy could pave the way for stability in Libya while bolstering Italy’s own economic and geopolitical standing. However, it adds, failure could exacerbate existing tensions, fuel further conflict, and leave Italy entangled in a quagmire.
Read the full report here.