Disarming Libya: Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Abstract:

On December 19, 2003, Libya announced it would dismantle its weapons of mass destruction WMD and ballistic missile programs. Since then, U.S., British, and international officials have inspected and removed or destroyed key components of those programs, and Libya has provided valuable information, particularly about foreign suppliers. Libyas WMD disarmament has been a critical step towards reintegration into the world community. This report will be updated as needed. See CRS Report RL33142, Libya Background and U.S. Relations, by Christopher Blanchard.

Author(s):
Squassoni, Sharon
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0007

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS21823
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1.2_Persuade Partner Audiences; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*LIBYA, *MASS DESTRUCTION WEAPONS, NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION, GUIDED MISSILES, DISARMAMENT, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, GLOBAL, COMMUNITIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Nuclear Weapons
Report Date:
2006 Sep 22
Creation Date:
2008 Jan 09