Libya
Libya: This is How International Intervention is Supposed to Work
Armed intervention should always be an absolute last resort, only to be used when all options fail–and when justified on moral and legal grounds. This could all unravel tomorrow if the Libya descends into anarchy. But for now, this is pretty much the platonic ideal of humanitarian intervention.
The UN’s Three Options for Libya
Libya will have to engage in some sort of “nation-building” process. These kinds of activities have traditionally fallen under the providence of the United Nations.
Tripoli Falls
Tripoli is falling neighborhood by neighborhood to forces loyal to the National Transition Council.
The Battle For Tripoli Begins
Reports of major fighting are coming out of Libyan capitol of Tripoli. Is this the end of the Gaddafi regime?
As Rebels Close In Around Tripoli, Hints Of A Gaddafi Exit Appear
Is Gaddafi planning on fleeing Libya? We look at the rumors.
Massive Italian Weapons Cache Goes Missing, Possibly Given to Libyan Rebels
If Italy did supply these arms to the Libyan rebels in late May, it would join France in the legal gray area between civilian protection and the arms embargo. An Arms Trade Treaty might help establish the legal bounds of these transfers.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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