Hope for Gaddafi's opponents

The defection of Libya's Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa is clear evidence of the gradual erosion of the system that bolsters the anti-Gaddafi coalition: "As the last few days have shown, the rebels are still weaker than Gaddafi's troops in terms of firing power and the number of trained fighters. They must therefore pin their hopes on the psychological impact, and that those loyal to Gaddafi will realise that fighting for him is a lost cause not worth risking their lives or health for. ... The best scenario would of course be for Gaddafi himself to throw in the towel and go into exile. Judging however by his appearances so far and his personality, this is not very likely. ... But now that someone like Moussa Koussa has defected many others within the circle of power around Gaddafi will be asking themselves whether it's not high time for them to do the same."

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