Introduction
It goes without saying that life without peace and tranquility is of no relevance. The very purpose of living is defeated if there is an absence of just, equitable, peaceful, and ethical existence of human minds or societies. One of the bitter examples is the brutal end of the Qaddafi rule in Libya. Undoubtedly, it makes good sense to assume that the military rule can not provide stability in the long term. It further teaches us a lesson that peaceful co-existence of people or countries depends on the mutual accommodation, understanding, fundamental liberty, respect, and honor of one another’s lives and property. All of us know this that such a rational and pragmatic approach in life builds a launching platform for a healthy, happy, progressive and vibrant society. But, the moot point in this modern age of political, religious, and military power, it is a million dollar question to control the attitude of supremacy and dominance, and ensure a just and peaceful environment in this world. In the backdrop of the Libya and the revenge, hatred, and fury displayed the public against the Qaddafi’s dictatorial regime, there is need to redefine the role of society, government, and people at the national and international level for creating a culture of healthy atmosphere among the masses and ensure stability at all walks of life. So, it is the accountability not only of any region or government to look after and provide quality peace infrastructure but also of the international and global agency to monitor a system for the establishment of a stable and reliable rule.
Body
Believe it or not, the root of displaying a sense of supremacy and dominance is the result of fear, anger, negative attitude, unethical temperament, and mental degradation. Such an outlook and thought process breeds the grounds of hate, struggle, fights, and finally war. This is what we saw in Libya which faced a chaotic situation and brought the end of military and dictator rule. All the killings, disturbances, and violence that happened since January to October 2011 in Libya, was really a good learning for the future dictator. What happened in Libya can never be forgotten and forgiven. In this context, there is need to think that problems and violence are external factors of our life for which no one can have any control. But, what is in our control is the option or choice we select to overcome these problems or difficulties. And, this option paves the direction or route for the future safety and security of people’s life and property. No matter what context and circumstances could be, in order to justify the safety and security of any people, society, and country, the dilemma of choosing an option of war, domination, or revenge is dangerously coated with thick layers of killing life and damaging property. All these invite tears, anger, hatred, and many more in the mind of the people. In this background of war and killing, it makes good sense to analyze the facts of the Qaddafi rule from different perspectives. In order to understand the nuances of the bitter truth of war and analyze its consequences better, let us discuss some of data of destructions and devastations. These are:
a) Over 3000 Libyan killed since March 2011
b) Over 26000 bombing missions by the US and European forces until the last week of October 2011
c) Mass killing of people by the Qaddafi-supported people and destruction of resources in the military campaign
d) Misuse and exploitation of power and scramble for the dominance resulting the loss of common people
Keeping the aforesaid facts into account, let us understand the nuances of challenges before the new and emerging Libyan government. These are:
a) Removal of factionalism that ranges from Islamist to secular philosophy
b) Refusal of the armed militia to surrender their arms, ammunition, the allied explosive substances
c) Inability of the coalition and interim establishment in Libya to disarm the armed militia groups
d) Fear of the eruption of civil war among the different multi-ethnic hostile factions
e) Flooding of arsenals and weaponry systems into the hands of the armed militias
f) Threat to preservation and protection of oil reserves and allied natural resources of the region
These challenges are cause for concern not only for Libya but the entire international communities because the instability in this region will economically and politically influence the people of different regions and countries in the world. Further, there is every possibility that the Libyan’s consequence over the economy of the world aggravates if oil and other natural reserves are exploited by the dominant and economically strong regions and countries. This is an important factor with the demise of the bipolar world and the cold war era after the fragmentation of the USSR. As we know that the world has become uni-polar and the dominance of the USA is insurmountable and unchallenged. But, this dilemma of dominance by the USA and the European allies over other countries is dangerous. Sometimes, there are political reasons to destabilize and fragment other regions and wage war against them. Such an authority of dominating others creates arrogance and obduracy, thereby paving a ground for war and killing. So, there are insurmountable challenges before the international communities to deal with the situation effectively. Some of these challenges are:
a) Safety and security of the civilian population
b) Establishment of a democratic government which is stable, reliable and progressive
c) Removal of apprehension from mindsets of the other regions and countries about the hidden motive of capturing the oil reserves
d) Action by the United Nation Security Council and NATO countries to intervene and initiate suitable actions to protect the life of civilians and civilian-protected areas
e) Apprehension raised by some countries, especially Cuba and Venezuela, to derecognize the establishment of any government in Libya with the help of the foreign intervention
In addition to the prevailing situations of war and invasions, the occurrences of bomb blasts, attacks and guerrilla wars are common phenomena in the massive devastation of resources and killing of the people. And, after every attack or killing, we are in the habit of justify this dastardly act politically, militarily, religiously and economically, and ignore the aftermath and consequence of these wars or killings. Believe it or not, answers to these questions are very easy if a pragmatic mind is applied to understand the core reasons of these destructive devastations. No matter what happens in Libya in future, the root reasons for killing and disturbances lie in the arrogant and dominating attitude, display of hatred and threatening temperament, greed and hunger for amassing more regions or resources, exploitation and suppression of the common people, being blind to power and military strength, and absence of equality, just, and rational environment for peaceful co-existence of people.
Conclusion
In the light of the aforesaid facts and analyses of the problems and predicaments in Libya, it can be, undoubtedly, assumed that any loss of life and property in the war-torn Libya is really an unjustifiable and unacceptable option. The use of unnecessary and irrational foreign forces or intervention is not a pragmatic option. If the situation degenerates, it will be an indication that all the possible options have not been explored to solve the instability or conflict in the region. If the international agencies are not able to find solutions to this problem amicably, it means that they have some hidden motives or agenda that prevent them from taking a rational and a universally-acceptable action. I am of firm conviction that facilitating the establishment of the democratically-elected government without any foreign intervention is an ideal option to build a peaceful, resurgent, and progressive Libya .So, time has come for us to moot positive elements in a rational manner, remove a sense of repression caused by fear or threat. This will certainly make the Libyan life happy, progressive, and prosperous in a true sense. So, let us create a conducive atmosphere to develop a thick layer of love, affection, brotherhood and respect in Libya and its future prospects.
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