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By : Rajeev Sharma, Strategic Analyst, Columnist, Publishing
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The endgame appears to have begun in Libya. France has been spearheading diplomatic efforts aimed at Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, with a no-fly zone having been introduced shortly after the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1973. As Sumit mentionedhere earlier today, India was one of five countries on the 15-member Security Council to abstain from voting. (Russia, China, Germany and Brazil were the other members).

India claims that it abstained because it wasn’t sure how the resolution would impact the ongoing civil war in Libya—would it ease or exacerbate the difficulties facing Libyans? Indian Deputy Permanent UN Representative Manjeev Singh Puri underlined the country’s concerns in his brief speech before the Council, citing three specific reasons for his government’s decision.

The first is that neither the special envoy appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the Libyan crisis nor his office had shared the envoy’s ground report on the situation. Another Indian concern is that the resolution adopted by the Council authorized far-reaching measures despite there being relatively little credible information about the situation on the ground. Third, India said the resolution lacked clarity about the details of any enforcement measures, including who would participate, and with what assets.

Setting aside the merits or otherwise of India’s decision to abstain, it’s clear that actually enforcing the no-fly zone won’t be easy. France and Britain have called for such a move virtually from the start, but the United States has been more reluctant, and has quickly indicated its desire to hand over lead responsibilities.

Participation of some Arab League states has clearly been crucial for the West to maintain some kind of credibility in Arab eyes. But even the participation of countries like Qatar won’t be enough to stem criticism if the no-fly zone is poorly executed and civilian casualties mount. With the wounds of Iraq and Afghanistan still festering, the United States can hardly afford to get sucked into another extended conflict in the Muslim world.

Gaddafi has already warned that he will destabilize the Mediterranean region if attacked by foreign forces, and he has been quick to try to rally support by talking of Western invaders. The need for NATO to wrap this up quickly is clear.

 Top Comment : Kavitha Shankar   | 03 24 2011 08:51:07 +0000
Gadaffi must go is one thing but the main point is why is he so stubborn ?? No one wants him and still he is fighting. Can't someone just shoot him and finish off the matter!! It is too much ain't it?? Thanks for posting this here too..
 
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  Commented by  NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, AREA SALES MANGER, UNIFLEX CABLES LTD    | 04 03 2011 13:17:18 +0000
This is the end game for him.. Thanks for the referral Ms.Kavitha.
  Commented by  S. Muralidharan, Head, Project Planning/Strategy, Knowledge Foundation    | 03 28 2011 07:13:07 +0000
Hardliners in the past had faced the similar situation, yet, these autocratic rulers are not taking lessons from them!  Gaddafi in the given circumstances will have no escape, but to succumb to pressure! Uprising in Yemen also started. This is an indication of beginning of 'NEW WORLD ORDER'!  
  Commented by  Rathin Deb, Advisor/Outside Consultant, Freelance Retail Consultant    | 03 28 2011 05:48:48 +0000
Thanks Nilima for referral. I think yes it is the end game for gaddfi and many others in Middle East. We will have to bear the brunt since the price  of crude will go further up at least for the time being.
  Commented by  ABHIJIT KULKARNI, Project Manager, BNP Paribas    | 03 26 2011 10:43:52 +0000
its win of democracy and one must not forget about the 'JASMIN revolution', so its a begining of new era

All the remaing rulers and kings should act more responsively, as we do not have capable second line of command to take this challenge effectively, 

Second generation is busy in rejoicing and talks, but the current situation requires strong people leaders and not adament leader
  Commented by  KALIYAMOORTHY, Oil & Gas Area Coordinator, Undisclosed    | 03 24 2011 14:06:32 +0000
I think it is an end game of Gaddaffi. Unless he comes forward to satisfy the dissidents(Opposition), he can not survive. Moreover, he can not be dealt like an ordinary citizen. He is the Head of State. Approaching the problem through, UNO, is the right way, even it may be non-effective.He can not be annihilated by treacherous plot. If we do it here, it will be a forerunner for other leaders, whose security, then, will be at stake. Political career will be a thousand million dollar question.
  Commented by  sudhakar, Head Markering, codezene (P) ltd    | 03 24 2011 11:03:14 +0000
GADAFFI MUST STEP DOWN IS QUITE RIGHT. BUT THE QUESTION REMAINS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING ALL THESE YEARS AND MAKING HUE AND CRY THAT THE END FOR HIM IS NEARER. I AM SURPRISED. UNREST IS SLOWLY SPREADING AND NO ONE KNOWS WHEN IT WILL SHOW THE UGLY SIDE
  Commented by  Rajeev Sharma, Strategic Analyst, Columnist, Publishing    | 03 24 2011 10:25:30 +0000
I agree with Mr Dhingra's observations on the United Nations. The views of Mr Sanjay, Mr Manish and Ms Kavitha reflect the public sentiments internationally across the borders.
  Commented by  PS Dhingra, CEO & Vigilance & Transformation Management Consultant, Dhingra Group of Management & Educational Consultants    | 03 24 2011 09:44:00 +0000
IT VIRTUALLY WOULD PROVE TO BE THE END GAME OF THE INNOCENT PEOPLE OF LIBYA

It may or may not be the end game of Gaddafi, but it denotes the end game of the innocent people of Libya in the name of Gaddafi due to the frequent air raids by the mighty western powers. If the western powers want to punish Gaddaffi, why air raids on public? They can eliminate Gaddafi by several other means also, but not by punishing the innocent people of Libya.

India's decision to abstain from the voting was quite right. In fact UNO is the UNO merely for the name sake. UNO is virtually WNO (Western Nations organization). Whatever western nations decide they implement without caring for the views of other nations. In fact they work on the style of "might is right."

All other nations need to wake up against the arbitrary styles of the mighty nations.
  Commented by  R.SANJAY GREGORY WILLIAMS, HR-Admin MNager, CItrisys solutions    | 03 24 2011 09:26:40 +0000
Mad man gadaffi should have been eliminated long ago thanks to our friends is the USSR he is still around and killing his own people
  Commented by  Kavitha Shankar, Sr/Principal Coresspondent, ABC    | 03 24 2011 08:51:07 +0000
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Gadaffi must go is one thing but the main point is why is he so stubborn ?? No one wants him and still he is fighting. Can't someone just shoot him and finish off the matter!! It is too much ain't it??

Thanks for posting this here too..
  Commented by  manish kumar, freelancer    | 03 24 2011 06:37:46 +0000
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Gaddafi should and must gooooooooo.. thanks for post sir. 
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