Post #2: How the Death of American's Ambassador to Lybia Impacts the Arab Spring Movement

Last week the U.S ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, was murdered allegedly by the Al Qaeda terrorist group within Libya. America is a very powerful, and wealthy country, which, like Canada, acts as a peacekeeper within less fortunate countries. America makes allies with countries who may need their help and support in times of hardship. Therefore, when Libya needed assistance in the liberation of Libyans, the United States were there to offer their support. With this support, Libya was able to rise against a dictatorship that held both the country, and its people captive. And for what compensation? The United States is, of course, not pleased with the fate of their ambassador, leading to a harshened Libya-American alliance. This has a vast impact on the Arab Spring Movement because after the death of the American ambassador, the United States will be deterred from the assistance in present conflicts within Libya, as well as elsewhere. For example, America will be less likely to support Syria with their present civil war as a result of what has happened in Libya, making it more difficult for these countries to resolve their issues on their own. On top of this, the United States will undoubtedly work with the Libyan government to put to justice the killers of their men. This could be viewed as a positive side of the attack because if the murderers are from the Al Qaeda group that is suspected, Libya will be rid of these terrorists.