Inside Story

Who will lead an intervention in Libya?

The UN Security Council has given the go-ahead for military intervention but wants the Arab League to participate.

The UN Security Council has given the go-ahead for outside military intervention in Libya, but who will lead the operation and where will the centre of command and control be? Western diplomats insist that Arab League forces must be part of the offensive.

Meanwhile, the Gaddafi regime has declared an immediate ceasefire, but will words become action?

Inside Story discusses.

This episode of Inside Story aired on Friday, March 18, 2011.