Date:
14 January 2009
Author(s):
Renee Pan (Counterproliferation Strategy), Jamie Fly (Counterproliferation Strategy)
Classification Level:
Top Secret with Top Secret [REDACTED]/PGI/NODIS/NOFORN Attachments
Citation:
National Security Council. Executive Office of the President. Efforts to Turn Libya and Dismantle the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Proliferation Network. Jamie FlyandRenee Pan. Transition 30155.
Transition Memo:
Transition 30135 –U.S. Efforts to Turn Libya and Dismantle the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Proliferation Network
U.S. Efforts to Turn Libya and Dismantle the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Proliferation Network
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Chronology for Libya
Chronology for A.Q. Khan Network
Restricted Handling Chronology for A.Q. Khan Network
Date: 19 December 2003
Author(s): Libyan Foreign Ministry
Description: The Libyan Foreign Ministry first states that Libya developed a WMD program during the Cold War for security.The Ministry next states that, after talks with the United Kingdom and the United States, Libya has revealed the full extent of its WMD programs and will disarm in cooperation with the UN. Libya will also disarm missiles in violation of the Missile Technology Control Regime and will respect the Non-Proliferation Treaty and IAEA.
Presidential Message to Qadhafi(November 22, 2003)
Memorandum of Conversation ofthe President's Conversation with Tony Blair(December 10, 2003)
U.K. Evaluation of Second Technical Visit(December 14, 2003)
Libyan Foreign Minister Statement(December 19, 2003)
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Qadhafi Statement(December 19, 2003)
Date: 19 December 2003
Author(s): Muammar al-Qaddafi(Leader of Libya
Description: Qaddafi declares that the decision to disarm was wise and in accordance with the will of the people. Qaddafi states that the decision places Libya as a leader in creating a world free of WMD and terrorism. Qaddafi expresses a desire for Libya to lead the world in all fields.
Prime Minister Blair Statement(December 19, 2003)
White House Fact Sheet(December 19, 2003)
Date: 19 December 2003
Author(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
Description: Fact sheet summarizes Libya’s disarmament announcement,including its intent to eliminate all elements of chemical and nuclear programs, do so in full view of IAEA, and conform withtheMissile Technology Control Treaty. Sheet highlights that the action makes the United States safer, that the U.S. is committedto counterproliferation, and that states which cooperate with disarmament will enjoy betterrelationswith the U.S.
President Bush Statement(December 19,2003)
Date: 19 December 2003
Author(s): George W. Bush
Description: Bush announces that Libya has agreed to give up WMD and limit its missiles to the maximum range allowed by the Missile Technology Control Regime. Bush points to this effortand the invasion of Iraq as two major steps towards counterproliferation. Bush states that nations which disarm have an open path towards normal diplomatic relations with the United States and are open to cooperate with the U.S. on international efforts.
Date: 19 December 2003
Author(s): Tony Blair (Prime Minister of the UK
Description: Blair announces that the Libyan government has agreed to give up its WMD andto limit its missiles to the maximum range allowed by the Missile Technology Control Regime. Blair applauds the Libyan regime for taking steps to make the world safer, contextualizing the disarmament with other counterproliferation efforts undertaken by the U.S., UK, and the UN. Blair
emphasizes that recent events and political determination opened this opportunity, which would have been unthinkable a few years before.
President's NDU Speech, (February 13, 2004)
Date: 11February 2004
Author(s): George W. Bush (speech)
Description: Bush describes the A.Q. Khan network, including how penetrating the network was instrumental inpreventing a nuclear-armed Libya. Bush celebrates this effort, as well as the invasion of Iraq, as important counterproliferation accomplishments. Bush offers a wide range of additional proposals for increasing the effectiveness of counterproliferation.
White House Fact Sheet(February 13, 2004)
Date:11 February 2004
Author(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
Description: The fact sheet summarizes Bush’s speech at National Defense University. Speech highlights Bush’s suggestions on improving counterproliferation efforts, including improving law enforcement cooperation, universally criminalizing proliferation, expanding the G-8 partnership, and strengthening the IAEA. Fact sheet highlights successes of infiltrating the A.Q. Khan network and disarming Libya.
Date: 7 April 2004
Author(s): George W. Bush(letter)
Description: Cable of a letter from Bush to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogon sent to U.S. Ambassador to TurkeyEric Edelman. Letter states that Bush is pleased at the news of Turkey’s investigation into potential A.Q. Khan activities in Turkey. Bushhopes that Turkey will continue these efforts andwillhave something to show for them by the time of the Istanbul NATO Summit.
President's SVTCwith Tony Blair(February 17, 2004
President's Letter to Turkish Prime Minister(April 7, 2004)
U.S. Briefing to Nuclear Suppliers Group(May 2004)
U.S. Briefing to Nuclear Suppliers Group(October 2004)
Deputies-approved Next Steps on A.Q. Khan (June 2008)
Date:May 2004
Author(s):U.S. government (specific agency unknown)
Description: Tab includes slideshow for presentation and accompanying written document with more detail. Presentation covers A.Q. Khan, B.S.A. Tahir(Khan’s key associate), logistics of the nuclear operation, details of transfers, dates of key events, and areas of operation. Presentation asserts that Khan’s sophistication and centralization of the entire nuclear development process gave him a lot to offer to customers. Presentation leaves viewers with conclusions concerning lack of technical sophistication required to develop nuclear weapons as well as the dangers of proliferation.o
Date: October 2004
Author(s): U.S. government (specific agency unknown)
Description: Document details efforts to shut down the Khan network, including several arrests in South Africa, Germany, Malaysia, and the Netherlands. Document demonstrates how widespread the Khan networkis. Document states that, thus far, no individuals in Pakistan have been charged.
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