Turkey’s involvement in Libya over the past several months has been decisive in changing the balance of power on the ground. While a potential takeover of the Government of National Accord by Haftar’s forces happened toward the end of 2019, Turkish support to the UN-recognized government in Tripoli dramatically changed the course of the conflict. As a proxy struggle plays out between regional powers including diametrically opposed European positions, Turkey’s Libya policy has been a major subject of discussion. As there appears to be no international consensus on Libya, Turkey seems to be marching forward with deepening its relationship with the North African country. What is the guiding principle of Turkish policy in Libya? What are some of the shared interests between the two countries? What is the Turkish view on how to arrive at a resolution of the conflict in Libya?
To discuss these questions and analyze Turkish policy in Libya, SETA DC is pleased to host an expert panel discussion.
Speakers
Talha Kose, Chair, Political Science and International Relations Department, Ibn Haldun University
Murat Yesiltas, Director, Security Studies Program, The SETA Foundation
Moderator
Kadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC
