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)
Senator Nunn Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Nuclear Weapons Policy
Testimony
Mar 29, 2007
Senator Nunn Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Nuclear Weapons Policy
Senator Nunn testifies about the groundbreaking op-ed he co-authored with Shultz, Perry, Kissinger in January, 2007.
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)
Do Recent Scientific and Technological Advances Lower the Threshold for the Proliferation of Biological Weapons?
Report
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)
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)
U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
Report
Jun 30, 2006
U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
Implications of the pending agreement between the US and Russia on civilian nuclear cooperation. (CNS)
Iraq’s WMD Scientists in the Crossfire
Report
Apr 30, 2006
Iraq’s WMD Scientists in the Crossfire
The fate of Iraqi scientists who worked on Sadaam Hussein's scientific and WMD programs. (CNS)
Global Submarine Proliferation: Emerging Trends and Problems
Report
Mar 31, 2006
Global Submarine Proliferation: Emerging Trends and Problems
The threats associated with global submarine proliferation. (CNS)