The U.S. Position On Libya: No-Fly Zones Versus Asking the Saudis To Supply Weapons (Again) -- New York Magazine
As Libya nears the brink of civil war (if it isn't there already), it looks like the White House is opting to issue military support through back channels rather than direct military intervention. Senator John McCain is leading the hawkish chorus of Republican congressmen who want to implement a no-fly zone over Libya. But while a no-fly zone would help the rebels by halting Qaddafi's ability to launch air attacks, it would also necessitate bombing Libya's still-functioning but depleted air-defense systems — a move that would bring the U.S. directly into the war against Qaddafi. Both Defense Secretary Robert Gates and President Obama's chief of staff, Bill Daley, have pushed back against the idea. "Lots of people throw around phrases of 'no-fly zone,' and they talk about it as though it's just a game on a video game or something," Daley said on Meet the Press.
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More News On US Intervention In Libya
Obama: Military action against Libya possible -- AP
U.S. Weighs Options, on Air and Sea -- New York Times
Momentum grows for Libyan no-fly zone -- CNN
Obama Team Shoots Down Libya No-Fly Talk -- NPR
GOP Lawmakers Say U.S. Should Offer Support to Libyan Rebels -- Wall Street Journal
GOP pushing for military action in Libya; Obama stays cautious -- AJC
Foreign Policy: The Consequence Of Inaction In Libya -- Michael Singh, NPR
Obama’s Choice: To Intervene or Not in Libya -- New York Times
Intervene in Libya? Tough decision for Obama -- Mark Landler, New York Times
Obama's Libyan Abdication -- Wall Street Journal
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