Nato positions in detail | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Military involvement | Diplomatic position |
Source: Nato, news agencies, BBC Analysis and Research | ||
France | Yes, conducting air strikes and sending military advisors to assist the rebels | Wants bombing campaign to intensify and has urged other countries to commit more aircraft. Insists Col Gaddafi must step down |
UK | Yes, conducting air strikes and sending military advisors to assist the rebels | As above |
US | Yes, has conducted air strikes | Insists Col Gaddafi must step down. Providing 'non-lethal' supplies to the rebels |
Canada | Yes, conducting air strikes | Backs the mission, and reports claim the country is considering sending more planes |
Belgium | Yes, conducting air strikes | Backs the mission but has expressed opposition to arming the rebels |
Norway | Yes, conducting air strikes | Rejects claim Nato not doing enough. Wants the focus to shift to finding a political solution |
Denmark | Yes, conducting air strikes | Has expressed opposition to arming rebels |
Italy | Yes, involved in reconnaissance missions and sending military advisors to assist the rebels | Supports the no-fly zone but says it will not order its aircraft in Libya to open fire |
Spain | Yes, involved in reconnaissance missions only | Supports the no-fly zone, but rejects involvement in ground attacks |
Netherlands | Yes, involved in reconnaissance missions only | Another supporter of the no-fly zone, but the country says it will not change its military commitments unless a new UN resolution is approved |
Albania | Yes, recently opened ports and airports for Nato use | "Fully supports" current operations |
Bulgaria | Yes, has a Navy frigate involved | It says humanitarian intervention and working towards a ceasefire are the priorities |
Greece | Yes, jets, a vessel and military bases in use | Stresses the need for political solution of the crisis |
Romania | Yes, one vessel involved | Happy to support Nato's lead. Believes Col Gaddafi should relinquish power |
Croatia | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Czech Republic | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Estonia | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Hungary | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Iceland | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Latvia | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Lithuania | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Luxembourg | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Poland | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Portugal | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Slovakia | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Slovenia | None | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution |
Germany | None | Abstained from voting on the UN resolution, but says it supports the aims of the mission. Rejects offensive action |
Turkey | Yes, navy ships and a submarine involved | Supports mission to protect civilians as defined by UN resolution. Rejects offensive action |
21 April 2011Last updated at 16:45
Libya: Where do Nato countries stand?
Just 15 of Nato's 28 member states, plus three partner countries - Qatar, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates - are contributing in some way to the military operation in Libya. So, what is each country's position? Explore the graphic and table below to find out more.
Nato's divisions
1 = more force, 5 = less force
1
Would escalate military action
- UK
- France
2
Conducting airstrikes
- US
- Canada
- Belgium
- Norway
- Denmark
3
Reconnaissance missions only
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
4
Offering some military support
- Albania
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Romania
- Turkey
5
No military support
- Croatia
- Czech Rep
- Estonia
- Germany
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
Source: Nato, news agencies, BBC Analysis and Research
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