The United States is seeking to reunify Libya by brokering a power-sharing agreement between the rival governments in the east and west. The plan, led by Massad Boulos, aims to create a unified government, consolidate state institutions, and attract foreign investment, particularly in the oil sector, according to the Financial Times.
The proposal would reportedly give Saddam Haftar a leadership role on a presidential council while allowing Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh to remain in office. Washington also hopes to boost oil production, potentially doubling output to 3 million barrels per day by the end of the decade.
However, analysts remain skeptical, citing deep mistrust between rival factions, the influence of armed groups, and concerns that the deal could entrench existing power structures rather than advance elections.
The US sees a power-sharing deal and increased energy investment as a path to reunifying Libya, but major political and security challenges remain.
