Muammar Gaddafi

Posted on Thu, July 7, 2011 at 21:59 pm CEST

Why Is the U.S. in Libya? Good Question

Listening to President Barack Obama talk about the administration’s Libya policy is a strange experience… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, June 10, 2011 at 02:05 am CEST

Moscow opposes Western anti-Syrian motions because of Tripoli bombing

Russia is opposed to any UN Security Council resolution on Syria,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told journalists… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, June 2, 2011 at 00:29 am CEST

Syria: Are all dictators created equal?

The sharp dichotomy in America’s approach to bad guys is not merely intellectually inconsistent, it is muddled thinking… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, May 9, 2011 at 17:40 pm CEST

Muslim Brotherhood: Obama’s Chosen Partner for Promoting American Interests in the Arab World

Barack Obama, President of Israel’s best friend and ally, has picked the Muslim Brotherhood movement of the Middle East as his chosen partner… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, May 2, 2011 at 23:34 pm CEST

Does Money really drive Turkey’s stance toward Arab Revolts?

A narrative has emerged to explain the varied responses of the Turkish government, led by the Justice and Development Party, or… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, April 25, 2011 at 14:21 pm CEST

The Plan in Libya (in 100 words)

Here’s what’s happening now in Libya… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, April 15, 2011 at 17:31 pm CEST

Libya is A Brave Face on a Farce

In what may become a symbolic photo of the current Libyan intervention, Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi was shown on… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, April 14, 2011 at 15:16 pm CEST

Clinton: The Situation is Unsustainable Because I Say So

Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin. God hath numbered thy kingdom, and brought it to an end. Thou art weighed in the balances… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, April 1, 2011 at 20:53 pm CEST

Libya Is To Obama as Iraq Was to Bush

This is what happens when the United States gets involved in a war without knowing what’s going on beforehand… Continue reading

Posted on Wed, March 30, 2011 at 19:19 pm CEST

They Have a Name for Bombing Libya

After the West shamefully ignored the brutal crushing of the democracy uprisings in Iran we now have the bizarre… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, March 29, 2011 at 00:21 am CEST

The Intervention in Libya: A Feel-Good Mirage

The Western intervention in Libya is the kind of thing that makes governments feel good and look good… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, March 27, 2011 at 22:54 pm CEST

UN Intervention into Libya an Ominous Precedent for Israel

There are many reasons to be worried about the bridge-leap the Obama Administration has just undertaken in its war with Muammar Gaddafi… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, March 27, 2011 at 01:12 am CET

Turkey’s Regional Leadership in the Middle East: Principle or Realpolitik?

In stark contrast to its support for the protest movements in Egypt and Tunisia, Turkey has abstained from taking a principled, democratic stand… Continue reading

Posted on Sat, March 26, 2011 at 17:42 pm CET

De Libische oorlog: Weet Nederland wel wie ze steunen?

Wat opvalt in de discussie rondom de Arabische opstanden is het gebrek aan kennis en visie bij zowel Midden-Oosten… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, March 24, 2011 at 18:17 pm CET

Israeli and Saudi leaders meet in Moscow as Palestinians ramp up Missile Strikes

As Russian, Israeli and Saudi leaders discussed the ramifications of the Arab uprising in Moscow and… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, March 22, 2011 at 20:02 pm CET

The War in Libya: Unprecedented Strangeness

Should the United States and Europe want Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi out of power? Sure. But the real question is… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, March 18, 2011 at 19:38 pm CET

Libya Declares Ceasefire after UN Resolution, but Fighting Continues

Muammar Gaddafi’s government says it will end military operations in line with UN resolution but reports of attacks continue… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, March 18, 2011 at 02:54 am CET

UNSC Authorizes Strikes on Libya, Five Air Forces set to Attack Libya, Gaddafi Threatens Reprisals

The United Nations Security Council voted Thursday to authorize military force against Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gadhafi’s forces… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, March 17, 2011 at 00:02 am CET

Crisis and Civil War in Libya

Here’s an (self)interview by Barry Rubin with Barry Rubin about what’s happening in Libya and U.S. foreign policy… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, March 15, 2011 at 00:37 am CET

WikiLeaks: Swiss Citizens Back in Libyan Custody

Swiss Charge Stefano Lazarotto confirmed that the two Swiss citizens – held in Libya for more than a year – had been detained by… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, March 15, 2011 at 00:36 am CET

WikiLeaks: Swiss Charge Optimistic on Release of Two Businessmen Detained in Libya

Swiss Charge Stefano Lazarotto remains optimistic about the release of two Swiss businessmen who have been detained in Libya… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, March 15, 2011 at 00:35 am CET

WikiLeaks: Swiss President Merz Apologizes to Libya for Hannibal Gaddafi Arrest

In a bid to win the freedom of two Swiss citizens who have not been permitted to leave Libya for over a year, Swiss President… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, March 14, 2011 at 21:13 pm CET

Foreign Troops go into Bahrain

Saudi and United Arab Emirates troops crossed into Bahrain Monday, March 14 to support the king against escalating anti-throne demonstrations… Continue reading