What were the consequences of the US-led coalition's intervention in the Libyan Civil War (2011)?

The US-led coalition's intervention in the Libyan Civil War in 2011 had a number of consequences, both intended and unintended.

One of the main intended consequences of the intervention was to prevent Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi from carrying out a violent crackdown against opposition forces and civilians. The intervention succeeded in this regard, and Gaddafi was eventually ousted from power.

However, the intervention also had a number of unintended consequences. One of the most significant was the breakdown of Libyan society and the rise of extremist groups in the country. Following Gaddafi's overthrow, the country descended into chaos and violence, with various factions vying for power and control. This power vacuum allowed extremist groups such as ISIS and al-Qaeda to gain a foothold in the country, which has had negative consequences for regional stability and security.

Additionally, the intervention has been criticized for contributing to the destabilization of the wider region, particularly in neighboring countries such as Mali and Niger. The influx of weapons and fighters from Libya has fueled conflict and instability in these countries, contributing to a broader regional security crisis.

Overall, while the intervention in the Libyan Civil War may have achieved its immediate goals of preventing Gaddafi's violent crackdown and ousting him from power, it has had significant unintended consequences that continue to impact the region and beyond.