We are often asked which countries have nuclear weapons, are seeking them, or may seek them in the future. In trying to answer the question, we have had to consider which countries possessed or tried to obtain nuclear weapons in the past. Our findings about both current and historical nuclear weapons programs are outlined on an interactive world map, and summarized in a companion table.

Libya began seeking nuclear weapons after 1970.  It abandoned its efforts and began dismantling its nuclear weapons program in December 2003.

Learn more by reading the ISIS Reports on Libyahere.