We Should Buy More White Flags
Today, the business of America is war.
Arab Islamists Are Here to Stay
Given the history of Western support for corrupt secular governments, the popularity of moderate Islamist parties should come as little surprise–nor should it be cause for concern.
My Memories of Libya
1982 Libya had a different feeling than the current world, but its memories shape a view of the current situation.
Arab Spring Takes Back Seat to U.S. Military Aid for Egypt
The Obama administration refuses to make military aid to Egypt contingent upon the degree to which it embraces democracy.
We Have a Responsibility to Protect Responsibility to Protect
R2P was used, in part, to justify regime change in Libya.
Rebuilding Libya
After decades of government malfeasance, Libya needs new political structures, a strong civil society, and an equitable economy.
Does Kim Need to Keep His Nukes to Avoid Gaddafi’s Fate?
North Korea believes that by giving up its nuclear arms, Libya fatally compromised its national security.
Gaddafi Took Knowledge of Where Bodies Were Buried to the Grave
A sigh of relief undoubtedly went up in transatlantic capitals when Gaddafi was killed.
What’s Next for U.S.-Libyan Relations?
With vast oil reserves but a deeply divided country, Libya is vulnerable to outside powers after Gaddafi’s death.
Gaddafi’s Grim End
When you get a chance to have one less Gaddafi in the world, you should take it.
As Predicted, Gaddafi Ended up in a Hidey Hole Like Saddam
Tyrants come to diverse endings.
Gaddafi Just Another Tyrant Who Painted Himself Into a Corner
There’s no way for a dictator to bow out gracefully.
The Price of the Libya Intervention: Surface to Air Missiles for All
One legacy of attacking Libya is 20,000 surface-to-air missiles gone missing.
Libya’s Relationship With Italy Expected to Survive Regime Change
Libya’s Transitional Council and Italy are likely to become fast friends because of oil.
The New Scramble for Africa
How did a right-wing thinktank devise U.S. policy toward Africa?