The Real Military Options in Libya

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The revolt in Libya has quickly and forcefully reignited the country's tribal and geographic cleavages.  The result has been a civil war, with some tribes rallying to Qaddafi and others going over to the opposition. As the situation in Libya becomes increasingly dangerous, Kenneth Pollack outlines–and weighs the costs and benefits of–six different military options for U.S. action in Libya.