U.S., Libya: Lifting the Sanctions?

There are rumors that the United States will agree to end sanctions against Libya at a meeting of U.S, British and Libyan officials Sept. 17 — in return for Libya consenting to a verification system to ensure the permanent end to its nuclear program. But even if lifting sanctions is delayed until after the U.S. presidential election, the lucrative potential for foreign businesses and oil exploration means relations between Libya and the United States will continue to move forward quickly.