in 1980s and 1990s he tried to project himself as the alternative to American supremacy.
He even tried to create a super Arab state merging Libya, Sudan etc. He failed to make any difference or impact. Finally he made peace with USA and now is content being yet another ordinary dictator.
He calls Libya a republic, but he is preparing his son for becoming the next ruler.
Gadaffi is yet another joker like Musharaf, who refuses to bring democracy and freedom to his nation .