Libya and Nuclear Proliferation - Stepping Back from the Brink

This Adelphi Paper examines the motives behind Libyaa (TM)s pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, from Gadhafia (TM)s rise to power in 1969 through to the end of 2003. It also assesses the proliferation pathways that the regime followed during this period, including early dependence on Soviet technology and assistance, subsequently relying on technological infusions from the A.Q. Khan network. Wyn Q. Bowen clearly analyzes the decision to give up the quest for nuclear weapons, focusing on the main factors that influenced the Gadhafi regimea (TM)s calculations, including the perceived need to re-engage, both politically and economically, with the international community, particularly the United States. It explores the process of dismantling the nuclear programme and the question of whether Libya constitutes a a ~modela (TM) for addressing the challenges posed by other proliferators.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Nuclear 'Drivers' 2. Proliferation Pathways 3. The Decision 4. Dismantlement. Conclusion

About the author

Bowen, Wyn Q.

Summary

This Adelphi Paper examines the motives behind Libya’s pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, from Gadhafi’s rise to power in 1969 through to the end of 2003, assessing the proliferation pathways that the regime followed during these years.

Product details

• Authors: Wyn Q Bowen, Wyn Q. Bowen, Bowen Wyn Q.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.05.2006
• EAN: 9780415412384
• ISBN: 978-0-415-41238-4
• No. of pages: 108
• Weight: 200 g
• Series: Adelphi series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Arms Control, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, HISTORY / Military / Nuclear Warfare, Nuclear weapons, Arms negotiation & control, Libya, Arms negotiation and control