- 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 Fly and Renee Pan. Transition 30155.
- Related Links:
- Middle East
- Africa
U.S. Efforts to Turn Libya and Dismantle the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Proliferation Network
Transition Memo
Transition 30135 – U.S. Efforts to Turn Libya and Dismantle the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Proliferation Network
Memo attachments
| Item | Details |
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Chronology for Libya |
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Chronology for A.Q. Khan Network |
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Restricted Handling Chronology for A.Q. Khan Network |
CLASSIFIED |
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Presidential Message to Qadhafi (November 22, 2003) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Memorandum of Conversation of the President's Conversation with Tony Blair (December 10, 2003) |
CLASSIFIED |
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U.K. Evaluation of Second Technical Visit (December 14, 2003) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Libyan Foreign Minister Statement (December 19, 2003) |
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. They say that Libya will also disarm missiles in violation of the Missile Technology Control Regime and will respect the Non-Proliferation Treaty and IAEA. |
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Qadhafi Statement (December 19, 2003) |
Date: 19 December 2003 Author(s): Muammar al-Qadhafi (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 WMDs and terrorism. Qaddafi expresses a desire for Libya to lead the world in all fields. |
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Prime Minister Blair Statement (December 19, 2003) |
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 and to 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 counter-proliferation 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. |
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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 WMDs and limit its missiles to the maximum range allowed by the Missile Technology Control Regime. Bush points to this effort and the invasion of Iraq as two major steps towards counter-proliferation. 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. |
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White House Fact Sheet (December 19, 2003) |
Date: 19 December 2003 Author(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary Description: This 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 with the Missile Technology Control Treaty. The sheet highlights that the action makes the United States safer, that the U.S. is committed to counter-proliferation, and that states which cooperate with disarmament will enjoy better relations with the United States. |
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President's NDU Speech (February 13, 2004) |
Date: 11 February 2004 Author(s): George W. Bush (speech) Description: Bush describes the A.Q. Khan network, including how penetrating the network was instrumental in preventing a nuclear-armed Libya. Bush celebrates this effort, as well as the invasion of Iraq, as important counter-proliferation accomplishments. Bush offers a wide range of additional proposals for increasing the effectiveness of counter-proliferation. |
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White House Fact Sheet (February 13, 2004) |
Date: 11 February 2004 Author(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary Description: This fact sheet summarizes Bush’s speech at National Defense University. Speech highlights Bush’s suggestions on improving counter-proliferation efforts, including improving law enforcement cooperation, universally criminalizing proliferation, expanding the G-8 partnership, and strengthening the IAEA. The fact sheet highlights successes of infiltrating the A.Q. Khan network and disarming Libya. |
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President's SVTC with Tony Blair (February 17, 2004) |
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President's Letter to Turkish Prime Minister (April 7, 2004) |
Date: 7 April 2004 Author(s): George W. Bush (letter) Description: Cable of a letter from Bush to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent to U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Eric Edelman. The letter states that Bush is pleased at the news of Turkey’s investigation into potential A.Q. Khan activities in Turkey. Bush hopes that Turkey will continue these efforts and will have something to show for them by the time of the Istanbul NATO Summit. |
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U.S. Briefing to Nuclear Suppliers Group (May 2004) |
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. |
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U.S. Briefing to Nuclear Suppliers Group (October 2004) |
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 network is. Document states that, thus far, no individuals in Pakistan have been charged. |
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Deputies-approved Next Steps on A.Q. Khan (June 2008) |
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