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Does Obama Prefer a Qaddafi Victory?

The White House has moved slowly on Libya. Does Obama genuinely want to see Qaddafi toppled or has he decided that America is better off with his regime in place? The Obama administration has moved slowly on Libya. My latest CNN column asks: has the White House decided America will be better off …

Written by David Frum on Monday March 14, 2011

Questions for Libya Non-Interventionists

George Will posed some questions for those arguing for the U.S. to intervene in Libya. But those skeptical about intervention also have some tough questions to consider. George Will posed some questions for Libya interventionists the other day. Here are some questions for non-interventionist…

Written by David Frum on Friday March 11, 2011

Is Sarko's Libya Response a Domestic Power Play?

Sarkozy has received praise for recognizing Libya's opposition. But the move may have been made with domestic political concerns in mind. French President Nicolas Sarkozy's recognition of the Libyan opposition as the new legitimate government has received much attention. However, the decision may …

Written by Jean Granville on Friday March 11, 2011

On Libya: Europe Leads, Obama Stalls

There's a striking paradox over the response to Libya: those with the will to act (France) don't have the means; those with the means (the US) don't have the will. Here's text of a statement from the French government on Libya. It raises a striking paradox about Libya: those who have the will to …

Written by David Frum on Thursday March 10, 2011

Qaddafi's Real Fear: A War Crimes Trial

Are fears of facing an International Criminal Court trial for human rights violations pushing Qaddafi and his sons to cling to power? It used to be, in the bad old days of the 20 th Century, that when the time came for tin-pot dictators to be replaced, they fled to some accommodating country …

Written by Peter Worthington on Thursday March 10, 2011

Why Obama Must Intervene in Libya

Obama is wrestling with whether or not to intervene in Libya. One consideration should top his thinking: What message will it send if Qaddafi survives? President Barack Obama is wrestling with a decision whether or not to intervene in Libya. Here is a consideration that should top the president…

Written by David Frum on Monday March 7, 2011

The Qaddafis' Austrian Connection

As Western nations move to crack down on his assets, authorities are taking a closer look at Qaddafi's long-standing ties and investments in Austria. As Qaddafi continues to cling to power, Washington, Bern and Brussels have initiated a hunt for his assets, freezing accounts were they can. …

Written by Robin Tim Weis on Saturday March 5, 2011

Lobbyists Cashed in on Qaddafi

In an important piece today, David Corn looks more closely at Qaddafi's Western enablers. Guess what? They weren't working for free. David Corn has more today on Qaddafi's Western enablers. And guess what? They weren't working for free. Libya hired Monitor group, a Boston-based consulting …

Written by David Frum on Thursday March 3, 2011

Judgment Day for Qaddafi's Rights Record

Until the Libyan rebellion began, the world had no trouble shaking Qaddafi's hand and tolerating, if not condoning, his homicidal eccentricities. On Sunday, the Toronto Star ran a headline “Human Rights Council burnished Libya’s image.” Wrong, wrong, wrong. A more accurate headline …

Written by Peter Worthington on Monday February 28, 2011

Where Were Qaddafi's Critics All This Time?

Switzerland has frozen Qaddafi's assets and human rights groups are urging intervention. But where were they a month ago when Qaddafi was just as heinous? It's been a bad 24 hours for Mu'ammar al-Qadhdhāfi (as Daniel Pipes tells us to spell the name): The Obama administration has urged that …

Written by David Frum on Thursday February 24, 2011

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