Rubio, eastern Libya General Saddam Haftar discuss unifying country’s military, economy, politics
Discussions between Rubio and Haftar focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and creating conditions for a democratically elected government in Libya
Assessment
The discussion signals US engagement with a key eastern Libyan figure, aiming to address Libya's fragmentation. The focus on unifying military, economy, and politics suggests a push for a comprehensive settlement. Attention should be on whether this leads to concrete steps toward elections or potential backlash from other Libyan factions.