Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi appears likely to survive the revolt

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi appears likely to survive the revolt against him because of superior equipment, the head of the U.S. intelligence community told Congress in a blunt assessment Thursday.
National Intelligence Director James Clapper's appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee came as officials in Washington, Europe and the Middle East are debating whether to aid rebel forces in Libya's civil war. Clapper said the rebels are "in for a tough row" against Gadhafi, whose forces are now moving to retake territory lost since the uprising began in mid-February.
"I do believe Gadhafi is in this for the long haul," Clapper said. "I don't think he has any intention, despite some of the press speculation to the contrary, of leaving. From all evidence that we have -- which I'd be prepared to discuss in closed session -- he appears to be hunkering down for the duration."
Clapper cautioned that the situation is "very fluid," with government troops attacking opposition forces and then pulling back. But he added, "I think, longer term, the regime will prevail."

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