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Syria and Libya: Lessons in how and how not to support people power

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James M. Dorsey
Jul 11, 2011
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Opponents of the NATO bombing campaign against Libya hold signs in front of the White House in Washington on July 9. (GETTU Photo)

By JAMES M. DORSEY
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If Syria is emerging as a model for US and European support of the Arab revolt, Libya is becoming an example of how not to respond.

With a rebel victory uncertain four months into NATO’s bombing cam…

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