Nato faces strategic dilemma in Libya

There is no sign that the situation in Libya could soon be resolved in favour of Gaddafi's opponents, which faces Nato with a strategic dilemma, writes the liberal conservative daily Neue Zürcher Zeitung: "Nato can reduce the strength of Gaddafi's troops over time with its air strikes, but it can't eliminate the rebels' weaknesses. Their command structures are inefficient, they lack modern weapons, combat experience, mobility and logistics. Morale will become a major risk factor if they don't chalk up substantial successes in a hurry. But the allies don't want to supply them with weapons, at least not in a big way. Support from Western secret services may make up for certain deficits, but it's doubtful that this can be decisive for victory."

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