Libya Archives - Page 2 of 9

After the Libya and Egypt Attacks, Fearing for Afghanistan

It is not unreasonable to think that the riots which claimed the lives of four American diplomats in Libya will spread elsewhere, and that Americans will not be the only targets of mob violence. I am particularly concerned for what maybe coming down the road for the UN in Afghanistan.

U.S. Ambassador to Libya, 3 Others, Killed

Hours after violent protests and forced entry into American diplomatic sites in Egypt and Libya, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens was killed in an attack as he was leaving the city of Benghazi.

How 62 Refugees Escaping Libya Died at Sea While Everyone Looked the Other Way

During the height of the Libya conflict, scores of migrants boarded a rickety vessel en route to Europe. They perished at sea while NATO and others ignored their pleas for help.

Afghanistan in Transition, Civilians in Armed Conflict, and the Implications of Libya: My Week at NATO

Earlier this month, I spent a week at NATO with eight other bloggers, attending briefings on issues as varied as the mission in Afghanistan and cyber security. Here’s what stood out to me.

How Libya’s Success Became Syria’s Failure

There is no purpose in pretending that the international community will come to the rescue of the Syrian people. Why? Because the Libya intervention was too much of a success.

Security Council Formally Recognizes Threat of Libya’s Missing Missiles

The UN Security Council has formally recognized the threat posed by the late Gadhafi's unsecured arms depots and the resulting proliferation of weapons, particularly small arms and man-portable air-defense systems, or MANPADS.