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Tag Archives: Libya
What is the Obama Doctrine? Confront, Kill, and Conceal
What is the Obama Doctrine? Is there even such a thing? David Sanger’s book explores precisely this question by examining the often covert use of presidential power during Obama’s first term as U.S. Commander-in-Chief. From Pakistan to Libya to Iran, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Obama, White House Politics
Tagged China, CIA, cyber war, Drones, Iran, Libya, Obama, Pakistan, Special Forces, targeted killing, U.S.
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Drones have remained in Libya; will hunt for Benghazi attackers
A Defense Department official tells Danger Room that the U.S. has kept drone flights flying over Libya, despite the conflict that initially brought them to Libyan airspace ending nearly a year ago. “Yes, we have been flying CAPs since the war … Continue reading
Gaddafi, drones, and violence
The bloody images of Gaddafi serve to remind us of the bloody reality of war. But it is not just a frantic crowd of Libyan rebels brandishing a disposed leader that produce such violent scenes: drone warfare—despite the views from … Continue reading
Predator drones first to strike Gaddafi convoy
Nato forces designated Gaddafi as a military target after the former Libyan leader’s forces started firing on civilians as they tried to escape Sirte in a convoy of up to 100 vehicles. It is understood that RAF Tornados were patrolling … Continue reading
Nato propoganda leaflet in Libya features Predator drone
The text in Arabic reads “Warning: You are neither a match nor an equivalent to the superior weapon systems and air force of NATO. Continuing to do what you are doing will result in your death”. The Atlantic.
Changing definitions of ‘sovereignty’ help legitimize America’s Undeclared Wars
An article about the changing definition of sovereignty from a ‘right’ to a ‘responsibility’ based on a social contract, and the consequent use of ‘interventation’ when nation states no longer serve and protect the people. From Robin Phillips, Spokane Libertarian Examiner. … Continue reading
Posted in Geopolitics and International Relations, Law and Lawfare
Tagged Libya, secrecy, Sovereignty, Strategy
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Libyan rebels use drone
According to a press release by Canadian manufacturer Aeryon Labs Inc, the Aeryon Scout Micro UAV has been used by Libyan rebels.
