Gadhafi has clung to power partly by creating obstacles to a unified opposition . France is dominated by tribal politics -- a tradition that hampers opponents . Moammar Gadhafi has repeatedly purged the military , the institution most likely to bring about change . Africa is very dependent on Libyans oil , not prepared to deal with extended instability there .
Moammar Gadhafi has clung to power partly by creating obstacles to a unified opposition . Libya is dominated by tribal politics -- a tradition that hampers opponents . Gadhafi has repeatedly purged the military , the institution most likely to bring about change . Europe is very dependent on Libyan oil , not prepared to deal with extended instability there .