http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/opinion/sunday/what-libyas-un
What is to be done?
Recognize that it is a crazy policy to overthrow a stable, anti-Islamic,
secular ruler like Kaddafi. He or Saddam can't be brought back, but shift to
support a similar ruler in Syria. Shift to an alliance with a virulently
anti-Islamic Putin who supports secular leaders.