Expect to see drawn out war and instability in Libya. The TNC (Transitional National Council) can't agree on much of anything. And, they have Al-Quaida leadership at the top post in Tripoli!
The U.N. intends to send "peacekeepers" into Libya, but they have no official mandate to do so. The wording used by the U.N. gives NATO a free hand in determining what ground forces they want to send in. The TNC has said "no" to the U.N. proposal, but since when could we expect the wishes of anyone actually living in Libya to be honored?
In Syrian articles;
-Syrian Security Forces Carry Out Raids, make Arrests
-Syrian Forces raid houses of anti-regime activists
On the Palestinian dilemna, I saw another article where the U.S. is threatening to cut aid $ to the Palestinians if they pursue national recognition. Don't expect this ploy to work!
Today I read another article which suggested that Palestine could apply to be an Observer State. This position could be granted without interference from the Security Council- that way, the U.S. can't stop it! It also would enable Palestine to seek protection from Israeli abuses, and levy various punishments against Israel for infractions.
While this may be considered a good alternative by some, I see it only throwing fuel on the fire. Either way the Palestinians pursue it, WAR is likely to break out because of it (directly or indirectly) either before or after the application. The last time-line I saw said 9/20, but this article said 9/23! All I can say for sure is that we need to keep watching. Remember also, that any war out break will be made to look legitimate by some trumped-up step, or staged terror event.
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