Tag: North Africa
Former Google Exec Wael Ghonim on Egypt, technology and changing the world
Wael Ghonim, a former Google executive who played a crucial role in the Egyptian protests, is receiving a Profile in Courage award from Caroline Kennedy....
Sebastian Junger on Libya, war journalism and Tim Hetherington's death
Journalist and author Sebastian Junger was originally scheduled to be in Libya when his friend and colleague, photojournalist Tim Hetherington, was killed. ...
Goal, end game for Libya and Gadhafi unclear
International forces have backed Moammar Gadhafi into a corner. Now it's not clear what the end game for Libya could be....
US drones set sites on Gadhafi's Libya
Military leaders in the United States are fighting against Moammar Gadhafi using unmanned airplanes. But the use of drones may provide only the illusion of security. ...
Training Libyan rebels to fight Gadhafi
If the Libyan rebels hope to stand up against Moammar Gadhafi, they'll need training. But it won't be easy. ...
In Benghazi, Libya, civilians live in fear
Rebels have accused NATO of not doing enough in Libya, and residents of Benghazi face both hope and fear....
Intervention in Libya, why not Darfur?
International forces didn't intervene in the Darfur crisis, so why did it happen so quickly in Libya?...
Libya military operation: Saving lives or ousting Gadhafi?
Is the goal of the international military action in Libya regime change or humanitarian intervention? Many disagree....
How was Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya named?
Military actions from Operation Odyssey Dawn to Operation Desert Shield often have strange PR names. Military personnel have to take them quite seriously....
What the US can do about Libya
The deteriorating situation in Libya may force the Obama administration to fundamentally rethinking how it conducts foreign policy....
