# Can US and Middle Eastern Powers Unite Libya 15 Years After Gaddafi?

The US and Middle Eastern nations are pursuing new diplomatic efforts to reconcile Libya's rival factions, 15 years after Muammar Gaddafi's overthrow. The country remains split between competing governments in the east and west, leaving it unstable and vulnerable to foreign interference. Success would be a major step toward stabilizing North Africa, but previous initiatives have repeatedly stalled.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/20/can-us-middle-eastern-powers-unite-libya-15-years-after-gaddafi-overthrow?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:42 +0000