Re: Why is the British media suddenly talking about ‘intervention’ in Libya?
Well, of course. British companies have millions of pounds invested in Libya, unlike Congo. Part of any non-communist government’s responsibilities is to safeguard the companies of that country as well as its people, because the companies employ the people.
Not mention the issue of how important Libyan oil is to Europe. It’s no coincidence that Western Europe, despite being militarily insignificant compared to the US, is talking the most about intevention in Libya. Apart from the Libyan people themselves, Europe has the most to lose from Libyan instability. If Libya’s oil industry is damaged, it will be Europe’s economy that suffers next.
In fact, one could argue that in order to protect their own people from the economic shock of a Libyan oil industry collapse… Western Europe will be forced to intervene in Libya in some way.
Agreed. And there is nothing wrong in a sovereign government looking out for its interests. And in the process, if innocent lives are saved thats added reason to intervene.