Libya and the Bully Problem
How does the principle of “first do no harm” come up against the problem of ruthless leaders?
Libyan Rebel Forces Continue to Detain Sub-Saharans and Black Libyans
Libyan rebel forces have been rounding up black Libyans and sub-Saharan African migrant workers, accusing them of serving as “mercenaries” for Gaddafi.
Western Multinationals Enabled Qaddafi’s Suppression of Libyans
Giving up nuclear weapons paved the way for Libya’s access to new technology, including surveillance programs.
Why Are Some Progressives Gloating over Libya?
Even if the president led the NATO coalition from behind, he led his country into war from practically another planet.
Expert Available: Phyllis Bennis on Libya’s Future
“The success of Libya’s uprising will have a great deal to do with the willingness of its leadership to break its dependency on the United States and NATO,” said Bennis in an article on Alternet. She asks, “whether events so far are ultimately a victory for the Libyan people, or for NATO. Given recent models of U.S. and NATO involvement in overthrowing dictatorships, we don’t have a lot of examples of how it can be both.”
Emira Woods: Libya Must Shape its Own Future
Emira Woods takes questions on what can and should come next for Libya.
Libya: Too Soon to Declare Victory
The success of Libya’s uprising will have a great deal to do with the willingness of its leadership to break its dependency on the United States and NATO.
Libya Must Shape its Own Future
After 42 years of Muammar el-Qaddafi, it is now long overdue for the Libyan people to determine their own destiny.
End U.S. Military and NATO aggression in Libya, says Coalition
Major national organizations call for ceasefire in Libya, de-funding of U.S. military and intelligence operations. They call for an internationally-led ceasefire and negotiations between the warring parties, generous humanitarian assistance, and a strict arms embargo.
Calling for a Ceasefire in Libya
A call to Congress for a cease-fire in Libya, issued by U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations that support human rights and democracy in Africa.
Ramadan Stops Libyan Rebels Neither From Fighting Gaddafi’s Forces, Nor Among Themselves
Rebel forces claim that they need not observe Ramadan.
Shifting Targets: From Iran to Libya and Syria (Part 1)
Iran may catch a break as the United States weighs invasions of both Libya and Syria instead.
A Politician Who Distinguishes Fact from Fiction
Jim Webb would make a great Secretary of Defense.
War Criminal? Not Me Boss!
What’s a war crime and what’s not depends on who wins, who controls the International Criminal Court, and who controls the press.
Webb’s Parting Shots
While Robert Gates is spreading his soothing fictions about the U.S. military, Jim Webb is raising some uncomfortable facts.