Libya

All that the western powers have achieved so far with regime change is to propel into powerful positions an assorted lot of Islamists as well as autocrats with medieval beliefs and a penchant for terrorism.

• R. S. Kalha
• January 23, 2013
• IDSA Comments

Just when it seemed that the Arab Spring was almost over and the region was entering a phase of political transition, a flurry of developments in the first week of October 2012 has brought the region back into focus.

• Rajeev Agarwal
• October 12, 2012
• IDSA Comments

It is hoped that regrettable as the murder of Ambassador Stevens is, those in authority in Washington might be persuaded to do their ‘sums’ once again and take a second look.

• R. S. Kalha
• September 18, 2012
• IDSA Comments

This Backgrounder focuses on recent events in the West African Sahel, and highlights emerging security issues against the background of events following the Libyan revolution.

• Princy Marin George
• August 14, 2012
• Backgrounder

Whatever may be the eventual outcome in Syria, there is no denying the fact that for all practical purposes the dream of establishing democracy and the rule of law and the institution of human rights in the Arab World is almost over.

• R. S. Kalha
• June 26, 2012
• IDSA Comments

The resolution was responsible for sparking off debates in the UN General Assembly and the Security Council which, in turn, has led to the emergence of viable alternatives to military intervention or the use of force.

• Keerthi Sampath Kumar
• May 23, 2012
• Issue Brief

Highlighting the limitations of the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy, this Issue Brief argues that Europe’s role as a global actor in matters of defence and security will remain constrained in the immediate future.

• Raphaëlle Khan
• December 20, 2011
• Issue Brief

Libya may have to turn to Asian countries such as China and India for long term financial help as also for construction and white collar workers.

• R. S. Kalha
• November 19, 2011
• IDSA Comments

One monarch less is good, the mission has been accomplished and whatever else is happening in Libya is just mundane.

• Preeti Nalwa
• October 29, 2011
• IDSA Comments

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.

• Saurabh Mishra
• October 21, 2011
• IDSA Comments