After the disastrous intervention in 2011, the US has to be careful of the unintended consequences of a new campaign.

The latest Brussels terror attacks have unfortunately shown the best and the worst of international cooperation.

AQIM has shown resilience and an ability to adapt to new situations, making it a dangerous and resourceful adversary.

Libya has replaced Syria and Iraq as the top military priority, especially for Europeans.

The emergence of ISIL in Libya appears to have tipped the balance in the war-torn country.

Recent history shows that ISIL operatives and followers will stop at nothing in striking countries they target.