Libya
Why Syria is Not Libya?
After the death of Gaddafi one may wonder why Syria has had a safe escape from any action by the UN Security Council. There are several reasons why the response to Syria has been different from the Libyan case.
Libya: Evaluating NATO’s Strategic Concept
An expanded role beyond its borders, including R2P, needs to be included in NATO’s concept to ensure its future relevance.
US Role in Libya: Declining Hegemony?
Contrary to popular perception the US has adopted a cautious approach with President Obama outlining a limited role for the United States in the UN-authorised military intervention in Libya.
Responsibility to Protect – The Case of Libya
Along with a clear and unambiguous mandate, pre-intervention planning also demands an exit strategy which is lacking in the Libyan case.
India's Response to the Libyan Crisis
Since there was no clarity about the end goals of this operation, it would have been difficult for the Indian government to communicate and justify its support for this resolution to its domestic constituency.
India: An Uneasy Onlooker!
India’s decision to abstain on the Libya vote shows its distaste for taking a clear position on international issues.
An Arab Revolution?
While the Arab Revolution might or might not prove as seminal as the French or the Russian, it has changed the geopolitics significantly and irrevocably.
