The Importance Of Chemical Weapons

There will always be groups who hate another for varying reasons and seek to destroy vice engage in productive activities. Sarin gas is an insidious way to cause death and panic amongst relatively unprotected civilian populations and will continue to prove attractive as long as there is a perceived benefit to using it. Chemicals provide the terrorists with a tool that can cause the death toll of a nuclear weapon if properly employed, but without the need for difficult to obtain fissile material. A chemical attack of any form against a developed nation is going to degrade many aspects of that society as such an attack is not personal in nature, but against an entire

I believe that the use of Chemical weapons by groups such as Aum Shinrikyo and the Iraqi government in the late 1980's has had a huge impact on the United States' counter terrorism preparedness. The United States has continued to make improvements to our WMD defense programs ever since the first use of chemical weapons, specifically Chlorine and Phosgene gasses, during WWI. The U.S. continued to improve its defense at that point by designing masks that were able to counter such weapons. As times have changed and evolved, so has the defense programs and equipment of our country. Since the use of chemical weapons by groups like Aum Shinrikyo and the Iraqi Government you can see even the smallest the changes in our defense, such as with the

Some groups who use chemical and biological weapons is the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq or ISIS and other terrorist groups have carried out attacks in the middle east. According to the Syrian government the

Chemical warfare, mastered by the Germans, was a savage form of fighting during World War I. This weaponry was effective in mass carnage, causing countries affected by Germany’s initial chemical attacks to begin formulating their own chemical weapons even though it went against their beliefs. Chemical warfare was revolutionary but was not an ideal weapon due to the lack of consistency and immoral brutality of the death that ensued.

Chemical attacks conducted by Aum Shinrikyo in 1995 and the Iraqi government against the Kurdish people in the late 1980s have not had a significant impact on counterterrorism preparedness against chemical weapons in the United States. Even though Aum Shinrikyo had a level of expertise with chemical agents and the ability to produce them, it was proven that attacks of this nature are easy to carry out but difficult to gain the desired effect from. Initially, Aum thought their attack would kill thousands if not more however the generally poor quality of the sarin gas coupled with the inadequate dispersal devices degraded the attack’s effectiveness significantly (A case study on the Aum Shinrikyo, 1995, Sect 5, Para 3). Since this was the most effective chemical attack conducted by a non-state actor, one can readily see the difficulties involved in effectively dispersing gas, even in a relatively enclosed area. It is exactly these difficulties experienced by the Japanese terrorists that have led America into a relative calm over a threat of chemical terrorism as it would likely prove relatively ineffective in the absence of direct assistance from another nation.

There are thousands of injured and unknown dead at this time in Tokyo, Japan. This is a likely headline from the day Aum Shinrikyo launched a successful chemical weapon attack on the subway system in Tokyo. In this paper, it going to show the full extent of the threat they pose to the world. It will also talk about how CBRN agent used by them is still a threat to US by current terrorist groups in the world. The threat of CBRN weapons are never going way and in future will become worse with the advancement in technologies.

The purpose of this essay is to deal with the fact that chemical warfare should be brought back to modern warfare strategies. As Warren Rudman said, “And they will tell you unequivocally that if we have a chemical or biological attack or a nuclear attack anywhere in this country, they are unprepared to deal with it today, and that is of high urgency.” Rudman’s words are true in what they say and that we should do everything to counter-act his statement. Biological weapons are a key to outstanding success in war and therefore, I strongly suggest that chemical warfare is an effective and producible weapon tactic that can be used on today’s battlefield.

Biological/Chemical weapons are the type of weapons that should not be used in a time of war. When using these weapons there capable of killing most of the people that are in the area where the weapon has been used. These weapons are capable of killing thousand possible millions, in other word any living organism that is in the area. There also the possibility of killing people that aren't even in the war they might just be in the area.

New information has surfaced about the chemical attack crisis in Sarmin, Syria in March of this year. BCC reports that five Syrian people were killed in this attack, including three children. According to a leading chemical weapons expert, it is now being suspected that mustard gas has been used in a recent attack. The suspect? The Islamic State (IS) militants. The IS are a terrorist group that are currently occupying many parts of Syria. Chemical weapons have been outlawed in Syria via a decision of the UN two years ago. Still the Syrian government has been blamed for some of the chemical attacks. The Syrian government has repeatedly denied the accusations that they are to blame for the chemical attacks, however,

From the 100 years since chemical weapons were used for the first time, 5 chemicals really stand out from the

One of the most dangerous and threatening groups in the world, ISIS has now obtained illegal chemical weapons, which is drawing much concern. In the recent article “U.S. Officials Believe ISIS Likely Used Chemical Weapons in Iraq This Week”, Elliot Hannon describes the ordeal with ISIS and their obtainment of deadly chemical weapons. It was not up until the recent attack in Iraq where chemical weapons were used, and their supply of such weapons is very alarming. This is information about ISIS is new to everyone, and their advanced capabilities is unnerving. The author exposed the concern of ISIS holds especially now, in a quote from the Wall Street Journal which states, "The use of mustard agent would mark an upgrade in Islamic State’s

The chemical weapons non-proliferation regime boasts a strong treaty in the form of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), but as Libya is not a party to this treaty, its restrictions have no bearing on Libyan chemical weapons production. Libya, therefore, presents a problem in that its chemical weapons production constitutes a world threat, but its actions are fully legal. The Geneva Protocol of 1925 merely prohibits the use of chemical weapons, not their production, stockpiling, or possession. Thus, though U.S. policy options are constrained by its agreements and security assurances, the United States must seek out legal and effective means of ending Libyan production of chemical weapons.

Chemical weapons are toxic gases, which use in the wars such as World War 1. Chemical weapons used in First World War and they killed a lot of people even children. In addition, chemical weapons are unless color, so people can’t see them. Also, most of people who died through the First World War were civilians. Therefore, who were responsible about them? In addition, people who survived had dangerous and permanent diseases such as cancer, asthma … etc. Even people’s genes effected by these toxic gases and they cause a lot of genetic problems that appeared in a second generation. Even soldiers who were pushed to this war. Then, they died or effected who were responsible about their families. In addition chemical weapons burned a lot of trees and they changed plant characteristics. Also, these gases can react with others to change air and weather characteristics. Therefore, chemical weapons effect on our

     Laqueur sheds enlightenment into a new arena for terrorism: Arms of Mass Destruction. The chemical and biological weapons of yesterday are available and relatively cheap on today’s open market. Mr. Laqueur goes into depth on previous usages by terrorist organizations using these types of weapons as well as the

It is important to investigate the chemical weapon stockpiles in Syria, as the use chemical weapons for warfare is a huge threat to the citizens of Syria and a huge threat to the world. The OPCW is committed to destroying existing chemicals