Friday, February 25, 2011

Will The U.S., NATO, And The EU Intervene In Libya?

Analysts: More Libyan Bloodshed Could Prompt U.S., NATO Intervention -- The CNN

(CNN) -- If the U.S. military were to intervene in an increasingly chaotic Libya, it would most likely be part of a NATO action in which Libyan bloodshed has reached a humanitarian crisis, analysts said Thursday.

As reports emerged Thursday about deadly clashes between leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces and anti-government protesters in the town of Zawiya near Tunisia, analysts highlighted how Gadhafi has already pledged to fight a rebellion to martyrdom.

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More News On Possible Foreign Intervention In Libya

EU, NATO, UN Discuss Intervention in Libya -- Voice of America
NATO will not intervene in Libyan Crisis -- AJC/AP
LIBYA: NATO monitoring unrest, preparing for 'any eventuality' -- L.A. Times
NATO vows to stay out of Libyan conflict -- Washington Post/AP
NATO to keep watch on Libya, follow UN lead (Roundup) -- M&C
NATO Not Planning to Interfere in Libya -- Voice of America

My Comment: Libya is in a mess right now, and the U.S. and NATO should stay out for the moment. But if there are millions of refugees and genocide is the option of choice for Qaddaffi and his cronies .... I will say then that all options should be put on the table.

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