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.

Robert D. Blackwill says that while the Obama administration deserves credit for its foreign policy achievements, the president is mismanaging the three wars in which the United States is now engaged.

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.

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

The U.S. and European allies face increasing questions about the extent of their air bombardment of the Libyan regime's forces, as broader regional unrest, especially in Yemen, also poses troubles for policymakers.

Richard N. Haass says intervention in Libya by the United States is an ill-advised war of choice.

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.