On 4 August, Jared Malsin of the Wall Street Journal reported that international forces facing off on Libya's new frontline of Sirte 'threaten to transform Libya's internecine struggle into a wider, regional fight.’ Malsin describes the economic and geostrategic interests at stake for Turkey and Egypt, as well as their various allies. The article cites experts warning that a small misstep in the standoff could easily lead to escalation.Click here to read the article.
Standoff among foreign powers in Libya could spill into regional conflict