Libya's Prospects: Is a Political Settlement Achievable?

Dr Aref Ali Nayed, Chairman of Kalam Research and Media, and Chairman of the Libya Institute for Advanced Studies, addresses prospects for a political settlement to the Libyan conflict. Can the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord and the rival Tobruk-based government agree on confidence-building measures and implement a plan for elections? What electoral platform is most likely to mobilise Libyan actors should national and presidential elections be held? And are the various diplomatic tracks adding complexity to the dispute?