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G8 Summit Preview: Are G8 Leaders Doing Enough to Prevent Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Terrorism?

Sam Nunn

Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NTI

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NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn's statement regarding the G8 Summit.

Understanding
the Terrorism Threat

WMD terrorism is a threat to global security. In 2010 testimony, the U.S. director of national intelligence said that dozens of identified domestic and international terrorists and terrorist groups have expressed intent to obtain and use WMD in future acts of terrorism.

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This article provides an overview of Russia’s historical and current policies relating to nuclear, chemical, biological and missile proliferation.

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  • Canada Prepared for WMD Terrorism at Olympics

    Feb. 16, 2010

    WASHINGTON -- Canada has deployed a small army of 15,500 military, police and security personnel in the Vancouver area in an effort to head off or handle any potential terrorist act during the Winter Olympics, including use of weapons of mass destruction (see GSN, Nov. 4, 2009).

  • U.N. Nations Discuss WMD Terrorism

    Oct. 2, 2009

    The United Nations this week conducted a three-day meeting to consider international cooperation in efforts to fight WMD terrorism, United Press International reported (see GSN, Sept. 24).