The world’s agenda changes with bewildering speed. The conflict in Libya has receded in public consciousness, displaced by Syria and the killing of Osama bin Laden. This offers some relief to the leaders of Britain, France and the US, who initiated a western intervention that has won limited support from other Nato or Arab nations, and failed to trigger the swift eviction of Muammer Gaddafi.
But more decisions on Libya will soon be required. A 60-day review of the Nato mandate is due on 31 May, a 90-day review on 30 June. Officers are drafting options for their political masters, amid the yawning gap between military means and declared ends that has been apparent from the outset.
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