Is Moammar (Muammar, Moamar) Gaddafi (Qaddafi, Kadafi, Kaddafi, Kadhafi) reforming himself? These two recent actions seem to indicate a continuing move away from terrorism: From yesterday's Scotsman:

Chad rebels holding the Sahara’s most-wanted terror suspect said today that Libya had given them a 48-hour deadline to surrender the al Qaida-linked militant – or they would bomb them like they’ve “never been bombed”.

There was no immediate comment from Libya, which had confirmed earlier this week that its forces had killed two of terror suspect Amari Saifi’s accomplices at the border between the two countries.

From the North Korean Chosun Ilbo (translation here):

It is learned that Libyan leader Kadahfi, who gave up (Libyan) WMD's in late last year, is trying to dissuade N. Korea from having nukes, Japanese press reported.

In a Japanese-Libyan meeting on arms reduction and non-prolifereation held on June 30 by high-level foreign ministry officials from both countries, the Libyan officials disclosed the efforts, according to Japanese press reports. During the meeting, When Japanese told Liyan counterparts, "We hope that Libya would persuade N. Korea to give up nuclear weapons," Liyans responded, "Our leader Kadhafi has been already working on it", they reported.

According to the reports, in this meeting, Japan asked for information related to N. Korean nukes, emphasizing, "This is an important matter concerning Japanese security. Libyans pointed out, in response, "Libya was a part of (international) nuclear blackmarket in the past. However she no longer is."

Libyan leader Kadhafi drew (international) attention when he declared at the end of last year that Libya will give up WMD's, transforming himself into "Missionary of Peace" and restoring diplomatic relations with U.S.

It is still very early in Libya's transition from a terror-sponsoring state to their new identity, but these are promising steps. It is nice to see a long-time enemy helping out in the war against terror. This is definitely a development to keep an eye on.

What is very interesting is that the war in Iraq is what prompted Gaddafi's move toward civilization. France may have been driven away from the coalition by the action against Saddam, but it had the exact opposite effect on Libya.

If Libya's support is added to fight against terrorism, does that help make it multi-lateral?