In his latest article published on 26 April with Orient XXI, Jalel Harchaoui recounts the context in which General Haftar decided to launch his offensive on Tripoli and the international dimension of the current crisis. For Harchaoui, the stalemate that has developed in Tripoli between the warring factions has still not led international backers of Haftar to revise their policy.
Khalifa Haftar likely led his various foreign patrons to believe he could deliver a swift, decisive takeover of Tripoli. The reality he has since delivered is more akin to a quagmire that could last years. Yet, despite his failure, none of his outsiders seem willing to change direction just yet. Regardless of whether or not it worsens the situation in Libya, Abu Dhabi, Paris and Riyadh have so far remained more or less committed to pursuing the same policy as before April 4, especially knowing that the Marshal has made sure he is difficult to replace.
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