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Analysis: Quantifying Arab support 1 Apr 2011
Other than grudging diplomatic and perhaps financial support, Arab and 'Muslim' support is primarily symbolic, not military. Relative to what could be provided, the Arab military hardware on show is vanishingly slight. Middle East and North Africa Libya The Gulf Region

Analysis: The Dangers of Leaving Libya to Languish 31 Mar 2011 by Professor Michael Clarke
The back-and-forth nature of the Libyan conflict thus far underlines the need for external actors to facilitate a decisive change of fortune NATO International Institutions Libya Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Rescuing the Rebels 29 Mar 2011 by Barak Seener
Western policymakers may weigh up a number of ways to help the rebels in Libya - what should not be in doubt, however, is their obligation to provide some much-needed assistance. Law and Ethics NATO International Institutions Global Security Issues Libya Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region Iran Europe France UK Turkey United States Americas

Analysis: Slowing Alliance - NATO's New Maritime Strategy and the Need for Reform 25 Mar 2011
Despite NATO's new Alliance Maritime Strategy, the protracted discussion around how best to respond to events in Libya means that Alliance solidarity and the need for reforms are increasingly important issues. NATO International Institutions Maritime Forces Libya Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Defence Systems: Israel’s Digital Army Programme 23 Mar 2011
Colonel Gil Maoz, the head of the Israel Defence Forces’ Digital Army Programme, talks to Simon Michell about the ongoing development of the system Technology Information Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Arab Involvement in the Libyan Intervention 23 Mar 2011 by David Roberts
Arab support for military action against Libya was initially strong, arguably stemming from a desire to change the focus of international and domestic attention. But as civilian casualties increase, the political calculus is changing - and Arab support is wavering. International Institutions Global Security Issues Middle East and North Africa Libya

Analysis: Is the West Ready for Intervention in Libya? 21 Mar 2011
RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses British and French capabilities regarding the enforcement of the Libya no-fly zone. Military Personnel Information Global Security Issues Defence Policy Libya Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Raising the Stakes 19 Mar 2011 by Professor Michael Clarke
The UN's approval of a no-fly zone over Libya has raised the diplomatic and strategic stakes for all parties - but will it be enough? Law and Ethics International Institutions Libya Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Assessing the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya 19 Mar 2011
In the first of four videos, RUSI experts offer their assessment of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, declaring, amongst other things, a No Fly Zone over Libya. Libya Middle East and North Africa International Institutions

Analysis: 'Do Something' Is Not A Strategy 18 Mar 2011 by Adrian Johnson
The UN Resolution was the news many were waiting to hear - and Qadhafi's announcement of a ceasefire seems to have vindicated calls for intervention. But is this merely the first phase of an ill-conceived, protracted conflict? Law and Ethics International Institutions Libya Middle East and North Africa

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