De huidige gevaarlijke Libische situatie is een test voor de Nieuwe Internationale Orde.
Libya's Test of the New International Order
Libya, Middle East Unrest, Middle East, International Relations, Global Change
Salman Shaikh, Director, Brookings Doha Center
Salman Shaikh
CNN
The current dangerous situation in Libya has become a serious test for the international community's resolve and credibility, especially in the context of a changing Arab world. In particular, it is a test of the ability of a much heralded multipolar new world order, which includes the United States and Europe and the newly emerging actors, China, Brazil and India. The challenge now is how to respond to a situation where the UN believes there are occurring gross violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, including "crimes against humanity."
It is a test that the international community has to pass. Failure would shake further the faith of the people's region in the emerging international order and the primacy of international law. Success would demonstrably draw a line in the sand to deter other Arab autocrats who resort to attacking their people rather than dialogue and genuine reforms.
http://www.brookings.edu/opinions/20...ya_shaikh.aspx