Nato’s internal strains worsen over Libya

Senior figures across Nato expresseed growing concerns in June 2011 that the alliance lacked the military capabilities to complete a successful mission against Colonel Muammer Gaddafi in Libya, despite the continuing degradation of his forces on the ground.

Leading figures – including Robert Gates, the US defence secretary, the heads of the British and French navies and a top general at Nato headquarters – all raised doubts about whether Nato has the means to complete what ought to be a comparatively modest mission.

ESO: Background information: Gates warns Nato alliance at risk http://www.europeansources.info/record/gates-warns-nato-alliance-at-risk/

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