Libyan Uprising and International Intervention: NATO’s Mission and Libya’s Gridlock Cover Image

Libya Isyani Ve Uluslararasi Müdahale: Nato’nun Görevi Ve Libya Çikmazi
Libyan Uprising and International Intervention: NATO’s Mission and Libya’s Gridlock

Author(s): Veysel Ayhan
Subject(s): International Law, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Rasim Özgür DÖNMEZ
Keywords: Libya; Libyan Uprising; NATO; Middle East; Security;

Summary/Abstract: Although neither NATO’s documents nor the UN Security Council resolution in 1973 legitimizing the use of force allow for the direct overthrow of Gaddafi, some NATO member Heads of States have stated that the goal of the Libyan operation was clearly explained as overthrowing Qaddafi. As such, the NATO member states clearly have different policies in the Libyan crisis, despite the fact that NATO overtook command of the Libyan mission. In addition, on June 5, 2011, it was understood that—in military terms—neither the opponents nor Gaddafi's forces had enough power to take control Libya, which resulted in the subsequent NATO strategies to gain considerable importance.

  • Issue Year: 3/2011
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 490-508
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English