Libyan State Sponsored Terrorism - What did Operation El Dorado Canyon Accomplish?

Abstract

Report reviews and analyzes the historical and political factors which caused the United States to take military action against Muammar Qadhafi's terrorist infrastructure inside Libya. Details how American military power was employed during El Dorado Canyon. Analyzes the short and long term consequences of the operation, and judges its effectiveness in deterring Libyan state sponsored terrorism. Recommends what U.S. policy should be regarding the continued use of direct military action to deter state sponsored terrorism.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194854

Entities

People

  • Gregory L. Trebon

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of State
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Employment
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Archaeological Resource Survey
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Strategic Security Studies