Khalifa Haftar
1 articleKhalifa Haftar is a Libyan military figure whose influence is rooted in eastern Libya and the armed coalition historically known as the Libyan National Army. Maghreb Insider follows his command networks, security role around Cyrenaica and oil regions, relations with external partners and position in Libya’s east-west balance of power. The tag focuses on Haftar personally, separate from the wider Libyan Arab Armed Forces and from eastern Libya’s civilian institutions.
Turkey courts Haftar as Libya power balance shifts toward pragmatic deals
Turkey is now engaging directly with Khalifa Haftar after years of backing his rivals, seeking to entrench its interests in both eastern and western Libya as Washington pushes for a unified government. The move signals a new phase of competitive diplomacy and economic positioning.