Lessons from Select Public Health Events Having Relevance to Bioterrorism Preparedness
Report
Apr 10, 2007
Lessons from Select Public Health Events Having Relevance to Bioterrorism Preparedness
Public health responses in three cities were challenged by disease outbreaks and draw lessons useful in bioterrorism preparedness. (CNS)
UN Disarmament Committee Forecasts Troubled Nonproliferation Future
Report
Feb 28, 2007
UN Disarmament Committee Forecasts Troubled Nonproliferation Future
The setbacks to the nuclear nonproliferation regime in 2005-2006 and prospects for the future. (CNS)
The Anti-plague System in the Newly Independent States, 1992 and Onwards
Report
Jan 31, 2007
The Anti-plague System in the Newly Independent States, 1992 and Onwards
Discussion of post-Cold War developments to the fragmented anti-plague system in the Newly Independent States. (CNS)
Examining China’s Debate on Military Space Programs: Was the ASAT Test Really a Surprise?
Report
Jan 31, 2007
Examining China’s Debate on Military Space Programs: Was the ASAT Test Really a Surprise?
A number of key indicators pointed toward the possibility of a Chinese anti-satellite (ASAT) test. (CNS)
Security and Public Health: How and Why do Public Health Emergencies Affect the Security of a Country?
Report
Jan 23, 2007
Security and Public Health: How and Why do Public Health Emergencies Affect the Security of a Country?
The many challenges a public health emergency, such as a disease outbreak, can present for the security of a country. (CNS)
Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
Report
Jan 10, 2007
Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
Investigating the potential for avian influenza to be used as a biological weapon agent. (CNS)
The Emerging Arab Response to Iran’s Unabated Nuclear Program
Report
Dec 21, 2006
The Emerging Arab Response to Iran’s Unabated Nuclear Program
Analysis of increasing interest in civilian nuclear programs among Arab states, as a response to Iran's unchecked nuclear ambitions. (CNS)
Do Recent Scientific and Technological Advances Lower the Threshold for the Proliferation of Biological Weapons?
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Dec 17, 2006
Do Recent Scientific and Technological Advances Lower the Threshold for the Proliferation of Biological Weapons?
Assessing whether or not scientific advances in genetics and bio-technologies have lowered the threshold for the proliferation of biological weapons. (CNS)
Nuclear Conflict in the 21st Century: Reviewing the Chinese Nuclear Threat
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Oct 17, 2006
Nuclear Conflict in the 21st Century: Reviewing the Chinese Nuclear Threat
China's nuclear posture in the regional context and a future nuclear dimension to the Sino-American relationship. (CNS)
Brazil’s Nuclear Ambitions, Past and Present
Report
Aug 31, 2006
Brazil’s Nuclear Ambitions, Past and Present
The evolution of Brazil's nuclear program, including its difficult relationship with the IAEA. (CNS)