Laura S. H. Holgate testifies before the House International Relations Committee — Subcommittees on Europe, International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights
In this testimony, Ms. Holgate discusses U.S. progress toward reducing the threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, where we are heading, and whether we are getting there fast enough.
Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. testifies before the House Committee on Government Reform
Dr. Hamburg testifies on important concerns raised by the emergence and ongoing response to the SARS outbreak, as well as broader issues of emerging infections, public health and security.
Evolution of the Biological Weapons Convention, challenges to its legitimacy - the lack of a verification mechanism and advances in biotechnology. (CNS)
The weapons of mass destruction (WMD) nonproliferation and disarmament activities in Central Asia in the decade following the end of the Cold War. (CNS)
The Fifth Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC)
The breakdown in negotiations at the Fifth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention, resulting in a year suspension to avoid failure. (CNS)