Topic: James Stavridis
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Can Libya really be a 'model' for future US military action?
NATO's Libya campaign has been hailed as a model because it spread the financial and military burden and had limited aims. But some aspects of the Libya operation may be unique.
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Qaddafi death gives NATO its 'mission accomplished' moment in Libya
NATO is expected to end its military mission in Libya within two weeks following the killing of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi – an event in which NATO reportedly played a key role.
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Why the West need not fear Libya's Islamic warriors
Many Libyan rebels are devout Muslims; some have even supported Al Qaeda against US troops abroad. But Western support has raised their opinion of the US.
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While NATO talks, defiant Qaddafi tours Tripoli in a safari hat
NATO ministers meeting in Berlin fail to agree on an intensified air campaign in Libya even as the country's rebels say Qaddafi's tanks and artillery must be curtailed.
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Qaddafi claims Al Qaeda could overrun Libya. Could it?
While most experts say Qaddafi is grossly exaggerating the influence of Al Qaeda, new questions are being raised about its true scope as Washington debates arming the opposition.
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NATO commander: It is 'premature' to talk of Libya exit strategy
On the eve of the transfer of Libya command from the US to NATO, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis faced tough questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Obama lays out rationale for war in Libya
Until now, President Obama has been reluctant to make a major speech on Libya. Now, he's scheduled to speak on the Libya mission Monday, previewed in his Saturday radio address.
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Libya coalition: a unity of purpose, a multitude of opinions
The coalition of nations working to enforce the Libya no-fly zone are finding it difficult to balance their different political, military, and social concerns for the future of Libya.
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NATO won't be spared Defense budget ax, commander says
Defense Secretary Robert Gates last week promised to cut the Department of Defense budget. Monday, NATO Commander James Stavridis promised to do the same.
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Obama faces critical decision on how to proceed in Afghanistan
There’s debate within his own administration over sending more troops to Afghanistan at a time when casualties mount and many Americans grow weary of the war.
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Pentagon to show softer side to the world
Gates picks an admiral with diplomatic skills to command US troops in Europe.
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Military brass joins wired troops
Admirals and generals hope to connect with soldiers via their own Facebook pages and blogs. But will they tweet?
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New challenge in drug war: semi-subs
At $2 million apiece, the craft poke out only a foot above water and can carry 12 tons of drugs.
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Chávez sees U.S.-Colombian war plans
But critics say Venezuela's president is trying to distract from economic problems at home.
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