The discussion centers on the potential for a civil war in Libya amidst ongoing military actions by Ghaddafi against civilians and rebels. Participants explore the implications of international intervention, particularly the establishment of a no-fly zone, and the complexities involved in military strategy and air defense systems.
Participants express a range of views on the necessity and feasibility of military intervention in Libya. While some agree on the need for a no-fly zone, others highlight the complexities and potential risks involved, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.
Participants note the potential for high civilian casualties if military action is taken without careful consideration of the air defense strategies employed by Ghaddafi's forces. There are also references to the limitations of military operations in urban environments and the challenges of maintaining air superiority.
Proton Soup said:OK, so do you think Libya is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world now? i really don't know. maybe it is, but it would be nice to see some kind of triage system set in place. then we could break the cycle of only getting excited about crises that also involve assets.
nismaratwork said:By no means do I think it's the worst, nor do I see that as an excuse. I'd add.. most humanitarian crises aren't so easily adressed as a NATO air-blockade.
Proton Soup said:i'm going to go out on a limb here and agree with Russ that you will just be making it worse.
nismaratwork said:Well, I can't say that you're wrong, you might be right after all. I have no special knowledge here, so I'm just expressing my frusteration, and my beliefs. I'm aware of the potential for blowback, but I think that's coming no matter what we do.
Still, who knows...
Proton Soup said:you never know what sorts of things may be going on in the background. rebels may already have assistance from various sources.