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Significance
Italy’s diplomatic activism was on display in recent days after its foreign ministry hosted a meeting between the Israeli and Libyan foreign ministers, causing uproar across Libya.
Impacts
International agreements with Libya’s Tripoli-based government will reinforce the country’s east-west divisions.
Rising xenophobia in Tunisia will boost illegal migration to Europe despite efforts to intensify border surveillance.
Local energy companies across North Africa will benefit from Europe’s need for alternative energy sources.
Any further attempts by Italy to expand Israeli ties with North Africa (beyond Morocco) will face Arab public backlash.
Keywords:
North Africa,
ME/NAF,
Italy,
Algeria,
Libya,
Morocco,
Tunisia,
economy,
international relations,
aid,
energy,
foreign policy,
gas,
immigration,
oil,
refugees,
Fossil fuels
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