Arabs react to Western coalition in Libya with skepticism

Mar. 23, 2011
It went almost unnoticed in major media this year, but we just passed the eight-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Most commentators now refer to the U.S. fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, but the U.S. has occasional military operations in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia as well.

Chicagoan reflects on the meaning of military action against the Qaddafi regime

Mar. 21, 2011
Airstrikes by American forces continued for a second night in Libya. Over the weekend British forces targeted Qaddafi’s compound in Tripoli, but today the chief of the UK Defence Staff said Qaddafi himself was “absolutely not” a target.

Libya: Military intervention by an international coalition is now a possibility

Mar. 18, 2011
Muammar Qaddafi called last night into a radio station in Benghazi to threaten people. Then today his regime said it would instituting a cease fire. The UN resolution that passed on Thursday to allow military action in Libya will do more to shape the conflict in the coming days.

Chicagoan gives firsthand account of fighting on the frontlines in Benghazi

Mar. 17, 2011
Earlier today, Qaddafi’s forces continued their attacks on the rebel held city of Benghazi, which has a population of one million. According to news reports the bombings have targeted the Benghazi airport and other strategic locations.

Chicago-area Libyans watch with concern as Qaddafi's forces gain ground

Mar. 15, 2011
Today forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Qaddafi seemed to inch closer to the rebel held capital of Benghazi. Qaddafi’s forces have already taken back another rebel held town to the west of Tripoli.