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105549
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ID:
134073
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2014.
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Summary/Abstract |
The war in Libya of 2011 is generally portrayed as yet more evidence of the European Union (EU)'s inability to formulate a coordinated foreign policy. While the crisis took place in the EU's backyard, joint foreign policy action was hindered by member states' disagreements on whether or not to establish a no-fly zone in Libya. While this is true of political decision-makers, this paper investigates whether governmental decisions were reflected in similar divisions in national news media or whether references to European identity and criticism of European disunity transcended national media boundaries. Comparing a total of 6746 newspaper articles from Germany, France, the UK, Austria and the USA, the findings show that intergovernmental differences did not lead to similarly divided public spheres. Public debates in France, Germany and Austria constantly referred to a European foreign policy identity, though EU identity references were largely absent from UK newspapers.
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ID:
104645
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ID:
150094
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Summary/Abstract |
Despite the recent installation of a new, so-called Unity government in Tripoli, unresolved political differences among rival factions and the violence perpetuated by Islamic extremists in Libya suggest any interim stabilization of the country may be short-lived. Declarations that the 2011 intervention in Libya was a success have long been overshadowed by a chorus of critics who argue it created more problems than it solved. Hoping for another casualty-free, short-term intervention is not a realistic option. If the U.S. and regional players wish to right Libya's course, and cement it indefinitely, it will require a major and long-term in-country commitment that few would find politically or fiscally palatable. Diving in deeply or largely staying out appear to be the only real-world choices available.
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ID:
103524
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