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The Dangers of Leaving Libya to Languish
The back-and-forth nature of the Libyan conflict thus far underlines the need for external actors to facilitate a decisive change of fortune.
 Raising the Stakes
The UN's approval of a no-fly zone over Libya has raised the diplomatic and strategic stakes for all parties - but will it be enough?.
 Assessing the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya
In the first of four videos, RUSI experts offer their assessment of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, declaring, amongst other things, a No Fly Zone over Libya.
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RUSI's International Security Studies department monitors security and foreign policy developments in countries and regions throughout the world.
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Is the West Ready for Intervention in Libya?

RUSI Analysis, 21 Mar 2011

RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses British and French capabilities regarding the enforcement of the Libya no-fly zone. Whilst a short-term engagement is manageable, anything beyond two or three weeks is likely to adversely affect operations around the world, including those underway in Afghanistan.



Further Analysis: Military Personnel, Information, Global Security Issues, Defence Policy, Libya, Middle East and North Africa

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