Alan J. Kuperman
An essay is presented on U.S. military intervention in Libya during the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. The author reflects on the devolution of Libya into a failed state following the death of dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi and the intervention of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Emphasis is given to topics such as human rights violations, the treatment of civilians under Qaddafi, and the growing threat of terrorism.