Attack on Libya May Unleash a Long War
Libyan protesters asked for help, but the military attacks they’re getting may actually create a whole new set of problems that could last a very long time.
Consistency Is the Hobgoblin of Those Who Oppose Supporting the Libyan Rebels
Some arguments against intervention deserve serious consideration. The “hypocrisy” mantra, however, is not one of them.
Didn’t Take Long for Libyan Rebels to Hollow the “Humanitarian” Out of “Intervention,” Did It?
The dreaded “revolutionary justice” has already reared its ugly head in Libya.
Libya Intervention Threatens The Arab Spring
Despite its official UN-granted legality, the credibility of Western military action in Libya is rapidly dwindling.
The Story Behind the Intervention in Libya
Phyllis Bennis tells GRITtv the story behind the intervention in Libya, who the players are, why this matters, and whether we’re in this one too for the long haul.
Arab League Walks a Tightrope With Libya Intervention
At the moment, stopping the unpredictable Gaddafi is seen as the best option by Arab leaders.
Endgame for Gaddafi?
Will military intervention dislodge Gaddafi or lead to yet another quagmire?
Is There a Cause and Effect Between Fukushima and Attacking Libya?
Gaddafi’s plans to cancel oil contracts with Europe may have played a role in the decision to attack him.
No-Fly Zone Enacted as U.S. and Allied Forces Launch Air Strikes on Libya Amid Growing Concerns for Civilian Safety
U.S. and allied forces have launched a second wave of air strikes on Libya to enforce a no-fly zone.
Will Libya Become a Second Iraq?
Iraq is clearly differentiated from Libya by the political climate and number of forces on the ground.
UN Declares War on Libya
UN resolution goes far beyond no-fly zone to allow all necessary measures against Qaddafi.
Libya Needs Cancer of Gaddafi Removed, But U.S. More Slasher Than Surgeon
Libya is in better hands with the UN Security Council.
Phyllis Bennis on Libya and No-Fly Zones
As violence escalates in Libya, Phyllis Bennis comments on the choices facing the West, the historical record of how No-Fly zones really work, and why this is not all about oil.