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ID109185
Title ProperBerlusconi government and intervention in Libya
LanguageENG
AuthorLombardi, Ben
Publication2011.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Rome's approach to the Libyan unrest has been guided by two objectives: to protect the commercial relationship that it has built up with Libya over the past decade, and to prevent a mass exodus of migrants toward Italy. Initially, it was believed that these objectives would be endangered by the intervention advocated by Great Britain and France. By early April, principally because Washington's support for the military mission became clearer, the government's policy changed. Italy secured commitments from the rebel leaders to honour existing agreements and to scale future relations to the level of support they receive. Although Rome's concern about immigration proved to be exaggerated, it was also addressed in late April when France agreed to support a proposed reform of Schengen. Once it concluded that the Qadhafi regime was unlikely to survive, Italy cast aside its earlier caution and joined the NATO-led war.
`In' analytical NoteInternational Spectator Vol. 46, No. 4; Dec 2011: p.31-44
Journal SourceInternational Spectator Vol. 46, No. 4; Dec 2011: p.31-44
Key WordsBerlusconi Government ;  Libya ;  Commercial Relationship ;  Great Britain ;  France ;  Italy ;  Qadhafi ;  NATO


 
 
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