Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Is A U.S./Nato - Libyan Military Alliance In The Making?

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Reuters

Panetta Says Ties With Libya Depend on Allies -- New York Times

TOKYO — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta declined on Tuesday to say whether the United States would have a future military relationship with Libya and instead said he would take cues from allies in Europe.

“What I would do at this point is leave the decision as to a future security involvement in the hands of NATO,” Mr. Panetta said. “And then, beyond that, that will give us a basis on which to determine whether there’s an additional role that we can play.”

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More News On A Possible Libyan - U.S./Nato Military Alliance

Panetta: No decision yet on US-Libya military ties -- AP
NATO may continue Libya mission, Panetta says -- CNN
NATO may stay in Libya longer than planned - U.S. defense chief -- RIA Novosti
U.S. Defense Secretary Lauds NATO, Partners for Libya Operation -- Defpro

My Comment: I do not expect a formal alliance .... but I do expect to see in the next few months British/French/American military advisers and specialists on the ground training a future Libyan military.

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