[An Nahar] Any military intervention in Libya should be the "last resort" and with the approval of the United Nations, aka the Oyster Bay Chowder and Marching Society, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Tuesday."Before any possible intervention in Libya, we must note the principles to follow, firstly the (approval of the U.N.) Security Council," he said.
| But before that, what is the shape of the table? |
| After which, of course, comes the color of the tablecloth... |
| So true. White or cream, damask, embroidered linen, or lace... Is this a serious discussion or posturing? That must be decided before any other decision can be made. |
Western powers meet in Brussels from Thursday to assess their options for military intervention in Libya as the country slides into civil war.
Top of the talks will be a British-French call for a no-fly zone over Libya which could go before the Security Council as early as this week. Other options include arming the rebels and strangling Gadhafi financially by tightening sanctions.
The New York Times reported Sunday that U.S. defense planners were preparing a range of land, sea and air military options in Libya in case Washington and its allies decide to intervene there.