NATO’s Military Intervention in Libya: Implications on Regional Security

Eustina Macheka and Kurebwa Jeffrey*
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Eustina Macheka: Department of Peace and Governance, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe
Kurebwa Jeffrey*: Department of Peace and Governance, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

International Journal of World Policy and Development Studies, 2019, vol. 5, issue 3, 18-27

Abstract: The study sought to understand the justification of NATO’s intervention in Libya and implications on regional security. Qualitative research methodology was used in the study. Primary and secondary data sources were used to collect data. The findings of the study indicated that NATO’s military intervention in Libya was not justified and failed to promote peace and security. Research findings further showed that the intervention was based on self-interest. The intentions of NATO in Libya were far-fetched and heavily undermined the doctrines of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and humanitarian intervention. The research findings indicated that NATO intervened in Libya for regime change, imperialism and to benefit from the oil resource. Libyan citizens benefitted nothing from the intervention. The study argues that Libyans suffered economic, socio-political and religious effects. The intervention by NATO fuelled civil wars, violence, religious conflicts and terrorism.

Keywords: NATO; Military intervention; Libya; Regional security; United nations security council; International relations; Civil war; Humanitarian intervention. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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