James M. Lindsay says the military trainers sent by Britain, France, and Italy to aid rebels will not do much to change the course of fighting in Libya.

Colonel Gian Gentile says tactics currently outweigh strategy in the conflict in Libya.

Max Boot says the presence of active bases in Iraq would allow the United States to project power and influence in the region.

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

Meghan O'Sullivan says that a safe haven for Libyan rebels would allow the opposition to build a vision for a post-Qaddafi Libya.

Leslie H. Gelb says U.S. intervention in Libya is distracting from higher priorities at home and abroad.

Richard N. Haass says U.S. interests in Libya do not warrant the arming of opposition forces or the introduction of ground troops.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon says that at the moment in Afghanistan, those who traffic in destruction are winning.

Stephen Biddle and Michael O'Hanlon say that renewed fighting in Afghanistan may be a sign of progress.

Meghan O'Sullivan says President Obama's road in Libya may prove more similar to President George W. Bush's in Iraq than it now appears.

Leslie H. Gelb discusses the Pentagon's concerns over Libya.

Amy Belasco of the Congressional Research Service explains the estimated allocation for funds authorized by the enactment of the sixth FY2011 Continuing Resolution through March 18, 2011 and breaks down several cost components of the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the War on Terror.

James M. Lindsay comments on President Obama's address to the nation on Libya.

Stephen Biddle discusses the emergence of an "Obama Doctrine" in the president's response to the situation in Libya.

Leslie H. Gelb says President Obama's upcoming speech on U.S. intervention in Libya should satisfy those who are searching for evidence of a common sense and sustainable U.S. foreign policy.

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.

Stephen Biddle and Michael O'Hanlon argue that headway toward a viable state is slow but worth sustaining in Afghanistan.

Gideon Rose says that in Libya, the Obama administration may prove once again that American presidents are better at starting wars than ending them.

Stephen Biddle argues that the use of air power in Libya is "intervention on the cheap" that allows the United States to attempt to protect its values and interests in the region wihtout a serious commitment.

Listen to CFR senior fellows Max Boot and Ray Takeyh as they discuss the strategy and ramifications of military action in Libya by coailition forces.