It is time to face reality: the current round of multilateral trade talks is doomed.

This module features teaching notes by CFR former senior fellow for transatlantic relations James M. Goldgeier, author of the Council Special Report The Future of NATO, along with other resources to supplement the text. Dr. Goldgeier discusses the relevance of NATO in a post-cold war world, and how the U.S. can benefit from collective security across the atlantic for the successful outcome of military operations in the Middle East.

NATO's failure to apply sufficient military force to oust Libya's leader and protect civilians is a blow to the credibility of the alliance and the United States, says expert Robert E. Hunter.

Leslie H. Gelb argues that America's failure to knock out Ghadafi emboldens Iran and North Korea.

Sebastian Mallaby criticizes the IMF for endorsing capital controls.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the African Union's cease-fire proposal in Libya.

Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women and former president of Chile, discusses the empowerment of women around the world with CFR's Director of Studies, James Lindsay. Bachelet emphasizes the importance of contextualizing the support provided in each country, and the need to combine both top-down and bottom-up approaches.

France, Britain, and other NATO nations are now heading the Libya mission, but strains among members could be amplified if NATO tries to increase support for the rebels and the coalition still hasn't clarified its objectives, says CFR's Charles Kupchan.

Max Boot argues that the only way the crisis in Libya can end is to remove Qaddafi from power.

Richard N. Haass provides three scenarios the United States will likely face in dealing with Libya and says the question of whether to intervene is now of less importance than what to do next.

President Obama's decision to intervene in Libya is hobbled by poor timing and muddled objectives, but charges that the war is illegal are unfounded, says CFR's James Lindsay.

Former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft discusses developments in the Middle East and the intervention in Libya with CFR's Director of Studies James Lindsay. Drawing on lessons from the first and second Gulf Wars, Scowcroft warns of mission creep in coalition efforts in Libya.

The brutality of the Qaddafi regime and the subsequent debate over a no-fly zone has again spotlighted the UN's "Responsibility to Protect" doctrine. Using it for military intervention remains highly contended, but even humanitarian intervention is resisted by countries who see it as a threat to sovereignty.

Micah Zenko says while the U.S. military should play a role in supporting the no-fly zone enforcement in Libya, it should not be used to remove Qaddafi from power.

Leslie H. Gelb says the United States is participating in the no-fly zone over Libya despite the absence of vital U.S. interests there.

With the United States now militarily engaged in Libya and U.S. allies seemingly at odds over goals, it is imperative that President Obama more clearly define the nation's objectives and the means to achieve them, says CFR's Robert Danin.

Micah Zenko says the United States, France, and Britain must be clear about their objectives in Libya.

Jagdish Bhagwati argues that even in its tenth year, the Doha Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations must not fail.