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  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (December 16, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1107613868
  • ISBN-13: 978-1107613867
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5.0 out of 5 starsMust Read for Policy Makers
By KRITIK on December 30, 2013
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Journalists write instant history of major conflicts. When the fog of war lifts, many such accounts prove to be not completely accurate. For major events that alter the course of history, decades go by before definitive judgments can be pronounced. In between, many observers argue for their points of view with carefully chosen evidence. Books of this genre often read like legal briefs. Refreshingly, Chivvis takes a rigorous, scholarly approach analyzing a diverse set of opinions and facts. The reader may or may not agree with all his conclusions, but he would have been exposed to all the evidence. That is the main strength of this book and should be read by everyone interested in the subject.

In spite of the title of the book, toppling Qaddafi was not the original object of the intervention, or prescribed by the UN resolution. Chivvis gives a vivid description of the military actions taken by the US and NATO that allowed the rebels to take Tripoli and kill Qaddafi. Also, the book was published a few days before the New York Times front page article on December 29, 2013, presenting the result of a long investigation that there was no al Qaeda involvement in the killing of Ambassador Stevens. This does not convince everyone (e.g., Issa) who believe otherwise on ideological grounds.

It is impossible for the reader not to keep Syria in the back of his mind when reading this book. This book is a must read for all opinion makers who are calling for more aggressive action in Syria. They should try to predict in some detail how a military intervention in Syria will play out.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsFascinating and digestible
By Devon Overton on February 12, 2014
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With the constant shifting political tides in the Middle East and North Africa, combined with the American government's divided views on what to do in Libya, this book sets up how and why we got to where we are in Libya in the first place.

I found the implications for the use of U.S. Military power quite interesting as the author provides a clear explanation of how interventions actually work. It also really helps bring to light the question of the future of NATO and the future of military intervention.

Very interesting and extremely well written.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLibya's conflict without the partisan spin.
By J Mark F on February 12, 2014
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I highly recommend this book. The author gives us the actual facts and events without the partisan spin that we hear on the left and right. It's an unbiased account of the US involvement in Libya.
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5.0 out of 5 starsClear and insightful analysis
By Michael J. Allington on February 16, 2014
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Highly recommended! The author provides a thorough and insightful analysis of the facts, circumstances and consequences of US and NATO's intervention in Libya.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery informative!
By Hosay Yaqub on January 7, 2014
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A fantastic account of the U.S. and NATO's role in Libya's war that ended Qaddafi's regime. Very informative and a good read! Highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat insight into a successful intervention
By Pat Cusack on February 28, 2014
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I really enjoyed the tone and approach of this book- especially the focus on both sides of the political debate and the evolution of that debate throughout the intervention.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe implications of getting involved in Libya
By Raymond Robinson on February 18, 2014
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An evenhanded and insightful analysis of the intervention by the United States and NATO in Libya. The author's use of primary sources to explain the decision-making that led to Western involvement makes the book particularly compelling.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI recommend this book highly

Christopher Chivvis provides a very incisive and thorough account of NATO's intervention in Libya, and a strong analysis of its implications for American Foreign Policy, and... Read more

Published 17 months ago by David Lighton
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book! Highly recommend.

Excellent, carefully researched booked that is easy to read. Strongly recommend to anyone interested in the role the US and Nato forces played in the Libya conflict.

Published 22 months ago by Vincent Schoeck
5.0 out of 5 starsA fascinating account

Chivvis provides a clear and well considered account of NATO intervention in Libya and the implications for US policy. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Richard Mortimer
5.0 out of 5 starsInsightful and thorough

Toppling Qaddafi is an important book for students of contemporary history as well as policy makers. Read more

Published on March 2, 2014 by Dake Coker
5.0 out of 5 starsRequired reading for staffers and students of security policy

I am writing this review in the hopes of drawing fellow Capitol Hill staffers, students of security policy, and foreign policy experts to this terrific work. Read more

Published on February 19, 2014 by DC reader
5.0 out of 5 starsWell done

In the context of today’s conflicts and the increasingly heated dialogue around intervention, we should welcome the dispassionate analysis of experts such as Chris Chivvis. Read more

Published on February 13, 2014 by Andree R. Simon

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