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)
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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)
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
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?
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
China's nuclear posture in the regional context and a future nuclear dimension to the Sino-American relationship. (CNS)