Stuff going on in Libya

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It's an attempt by NATO to look like it is doing something without actually having to undertake any real risk for itself.

Pip, pretty much all NATO members are less much less keen on putting their armed forces in harm's way in defence of peripheral interests than the U.S. America is normally keen on maintaining a leading role within NATO, it should not be surprised if other members generally let it lead from the front.