I think killing Gaddafi was a disaster, period. In addition, it sent the message to other would-be cooperators in authoritarian regimes that we are a very fickl

I think killing Gaddafi was a disaster, period. In addition, it sent the message to other would-be cooperators in authoritarian regimes that we are a very fickle ally, and we'll do what we want when we want. Unless you have nukes, of course. Any hope for the non-proliferation / disarmament movement died with him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disarmament_of_Libya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disarmament_of_Libya