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Motives for Foreign Intervention in the Libyan Crisis | ||
| Journal of Anbar University for Law and Political Sciences | ||
| Article 16, Volume 15, Issue: 2 part 2, December 2025, Pages 362-377 PDF (687.34 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.37651/aujlps.2025.159668.1499 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mustafa Jaber Fayyad* 1; Yousef Yaqoub Hammad2 | ||
| 1Lecturer; Specializing in International Relations, Faculty of Political Science, University of Anbar. | ||
| 2College of Political Science, University of Anbar | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study aims to explore the key reasons and motivations behind the foreign interventions seeking to establish a foothold in Libya since the outbreak of the 2011 revolution. The widespread chaos that followed revealed the true objectives pursued by various regional powers—including Arab states, Turkey, and Iran—alongside major international actors. These external roles have often been justified by sustained support for Libyan opposition forces, primarily driven by the pursuit of economic gains and the desire to ensure a steady flow of Libyan oil at reduced prices compared to pre-crisis levels. Such interventions are underpinned by clear political and economic agendas, with each state striving either to exploit Libya’s natural resources or to assert strategic influence by filling the regional power vacuum. Turkey’s growing role, for instance, contrasts sharply with Egypt’s diminishing influence as a key regional player in Libyan affairs. Additionally, some interventions are driven by cultural and social considerations, as exemplified by China's efforts to reshape its image across the African continent as a peaceful power offering developmental aid—distinct from the United States, whose dominant presence in Libya is often viewed as a strategy to secure energy supplies at the expense of Libya’s national security and stability. Meanwhile, Russia’s involvement is largely motivated by its aim to counterbalance and challenge U.S. influence in Africa, thereby preventing American dominance over the region. The study underscores that Libya has become a geopolitical arena for competing global and regional interests, each seeking to maximize its influence amid the ongoing instability. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Libyan crisis; motives; Türkiye; Libya | ||
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