For anyone who is interested,this commentary from the NYT is interesting. It addresses what the writer feels needs to be addressed moving forward...has good advice especially...

"And deweaponization is essential. A cash-for-arms program should be instituted. Furthermore, young fighters should be incorporated into a new security force. International assistance is critical to this process, particularly in providing advisers and training programs for law enforcement. "

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/02/op...t-edlet02.html

Keep a good eye on Libya.....quite another balancing act.