Twice in the past seven days, Egypt and the UAE have launched airstrikes on Islamist militants fighting to control Libya. The United States government was caught by surprise as Egypt and the UAE acted without informing the United States. Egyptian diplomats have been denying any involvement while Turkey and Qatar are firmly backing the Islamist militants.
The strike highlights the power struggle between the old Arab autocrats and Islamists in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have formed a block to exert influence over surrounding countries and to oppose the competing Islamist movements. Libya is the latest region of contention between the two sides.
I just wanted to raise a few questions:
Should the US constantly be informed about the operations and decisions of other countries?
The US is shying away from military intervention, but the United Nations and Western powers are seeking to broker a peaceful resolution. How extensively should other nations intervene if at all?
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