Can the Arab League Save Libya?

U.S. intelligence thinks Gaddafi could win his civil war. Bruce Riedel on the dangers of America getting dragged into a quagmire—and how regional states can help.

Bruce Riedel

Published Mar. 12 2011 11:53AM EST

articles/2011/03/12/can-the-arab-league-save-libya/riedel-arleague-libya_165987_im915b — Egyptian protesters wave Libya's pre-Gaddafi national flag and an Egyptian flag during demonstrations in Cairo on February 25. (Photo: Khalil Hamra / AP Photo),Khalil Hamra

The Arab League decisively voted on Saturday to endorse a no-fly zone over Libya, but U.S. intelligence thinks Gaddafi could win his civil war. Bruce Riedel on the dangers of America getting dragged into a quagmire—and how regional states can help.

Needed: an Arab and Muslim Option.

Can the Arab League Save Libya?

U.S. intelligence thinks Gaddafi could win his civil war. Bruce Riedel on the dangers of America getting dragged into a quagmire—and how regional states can help.

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