The Next Generation of Sensor Technology for the BioWatch Program
Capabilities of the US biodefense system, known as BioWatch, and the next generation of autonomous sensors in development for use in the system. (CNS)
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Nuclear Proliferation and South Asia: Recent Trends
South Asian proliferation trends, linkages with other regions, and the impact of the Indo-US nuclear cooperation agreement. (CNS)
Industrial Chemicals as Weapons: Chlorine
The potential impact of terrorist groups using poisonous chemicals, especially elemental chlorine, as toxic weapons against vulnerable populations. (CNS)
The Mitutoyo Case: Will Japan Learn from Its Mistakes or Repeat Them?
The Mitutoyo case analyzed in the larger context of recent export control violations by Japanese companies. (CNS)
Radiological and Nuclear Detection Devices
The utility of spending billions of dollars to overhaul the current system of radiological and nuclear detection devices in the US. (CNS)
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
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
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?
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?
The many challenges a public health emergency, such as a disease outbreak, can present for the security of a country. (CNS)