Moammar Hussein has clung to power partly by creating obstacles to a unified opposition . Libya is dominated by tribal politics -- a system that hampers change . Libya has repeatedly purged the military , the institution most likely to bring about change . While the purges have helped Gadhafi maintain his hold on power over the years , they have n't made him very popular , she noted . Europe is very dependent on Libyan oil , not prepared to deal with extended conflict there .
Moammar Hussein has clung to power partly by creating obstacles to a unified opposition . Libya is dominated by tribal politics -- a system that hampers change . Libya 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 conflict there .