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Libyan Civil War

Republicans Miss the Point on Benghazi

The real scandal is that America involved itself in another country’s war and left it worse off.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 26, 2015November 27, 2021

Libya: French Soft Power in Retrospect

France’s leadership role in Libya was an example of its ability to “frame and shame.”

Avatar photoAbhijit Iyer-MitraFebruary 25, 2012July 2, 2020

Libyan Interim Government Urges Militias to Disband

Encouraging former revolutionaries to join the interim government could restore stability.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJanuary 5, 2012July 2, 2020

Steps Toward “Real” Freedom for Libya

If Libya’s transitional council wants to build on its successes, here are some immediate steps that it can to take.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisSeptember 1, 2011July 2, 2020

Contemplating a Libya Without Gaddafi

Libya doesn’t seem ready for the sort of inclusive democracy its transitional leaders talk about.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 22, 2011July 2, 2020

For Gaddafi, End is Nigh

Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 22, 2011July 2, 2020

Beware Gaddafi’s Tripoli

Libya’s rebels have encircled Gaddafi’s last sanctuary but actually taking Tripoli will be a whole other manner.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisAugust 21, 2011July 2, 2020

The Way Out of Libya

Turkey and South Africa need to push on their talks with Gaddafi in order to end the violence in Libya.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisAugust 4, 2011July 2, 2020

McCain: Obama “Made a Mess” of Libya

The senator lambastes the president for not deploying full American airpower and failing to recognize the rebels’ interim government.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2011August 23, 2017

Could the Harrier Have Made a Difference?

Britain’s First Sea Lord argues that a carrier would have made the Libyan mission more effective. Chris Revell is skeptical.

Avatar photoChris RevellJune 14, 2011October 24, 2019

Republicans Skeptical of Libyan Involvement

American conservatives are divided on the merits of their country’s military involvement in North Africa.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 14, 2011August 23, 2017

Despots Who Fight to the Bitter End

Wikistrat wonders what to do about hardheaded old dictators who refuse to go when their time is up.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2011July 2, 2020

The Drone Résumé Expands

The United States deploy drone aircraft in Libya in order to tilt the military balance in the rebels’ favor.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisApril 27, 2011July 2, 2020

Top US Senators Urge Heavier Involvement in Libya

Opposition legislators in the United States called upon Western nations to do more to help Libya’s rebels.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 24, 2011July 2, 2020

Is the Arab Spring a Distraction for America?

Kathleen T. McFarland warned that America is diverting its attention from the real threat in the Middle East: Iran.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 22, 2011July 2, 2020

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