CDS Libya Round-up Monday 28 March
The Center for Defense Studies continues to follow US military operations in Libya. Here, we have compiled a list of recent commentary on Operation Odyssey Dawn, the future of Moammar Gadhafi and the implications of developments in Libya for the United States and the region.
Ambassador Ryan Crocker criticizes American delays to act in Libya.
Fred Kaplan sees the Clinton’s handling of the Kosovo crisis as a guidepost for US military action in Libya.
William Galston considers the philosophical argument for intervention in Libya.
Paul Pillar raises questions about the “terrorism consequences” of the Libyan crisis.
David Rothkopf lists the winners and losers- “so far”- of the Libyan crisis.
The Small Wars Journal Editors recommend Brian Collins’ review of the Franco-British military action in the 1956 Suez crisis for insight into today’s Libyan crisis.
Charli Carpenter explores the “Responsibility to Protect” theory and its application in Libya.
William Saletan argues that U.S. action in Libya was motivated largely to support European allies in the pursuit of their national interests.
Josh Rogin explains why the coalition enforcing the no-fly zone is so small.
Robert Haddick observes that President Obama has fallen prey to the temptations of air power.
To follow events in Libya as they unfold, see the Libya Tracker produced by AEI’s Critical Threats Program.
