Biological terrorism

expanded our knowledge and understanding, it also provided governments and scientists the discovery of a new type of weapon called nuclear weapons. Nuclear Weapons are the use of chemicals or biological agents to conduct harm to many at a time. There are a few types of nuclear weapons, but the most common are biological and chemical weapons. Nuclear weapons cause an inhumane suffering on those inflicted upon it. An article published by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs states, “Nuclear

life, the demolition of property, injuries and sickness, relocating of masses and destroying financial assets. Terrorist activities incorporate deaths, kidnappings, destruction of assets, hijackings, extensive bombings, digital attacks (PC based), biological and chemical threats. Education can play vital and important role in reducing the risk of hazards among masses. Basic awareness should be provided to general public through seminars. There should be public service announcements on television regarding

Chemical and radiological terrorism is the form of terrorism in which terrorists use materials such as chlorine, ammonia, Americium-241, or Cesium-137 to directly or make a device to place toxic or fatal exposure in public or private areas, or place materials with radiation emitting materials in public or private places to cause damage or irreversible harm to the people that live or work there. Short-term exposure to low-level radiation is not harmful though, and many people living in spaces that

person can look into in order to prevent themselves from being a victim of Bioterrorism. First things first, Bioterrorism is defined as the intentional release of toxic biological agents to harm and terrorize civilians, in the name of a political or other cause. The history of Bioterrorism goes way back. According to the Terrorism Issues and Homeland Security, there have always been efforts to use germs and disease as weapons. The reported risk has led the U.S. government to expend immense resources

THE NEW TERRORISM BY WALTER LAQUEUR Walter Laqueur’s book, “The New Terrorism: Fanaticism and the Arms of Mass Destruction”, is empowering readers with the entire spectrum of terrorism. The reasons behind terrorism are not easy to understand, but Laqueur goes into great detail to try and bring the reader to an understanding of what the terrorist is thinking in order to justify the means to the end.      Laqueur sheds enlightenment into a new arena for terrorism: Arms of

P407 Terrorism The existing and evolving threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction Joshua Garrison 11/24/2014 To understand the threat that is posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD), what defines a WMD must first be understood. The definition and use of WMD is covered by 18 U.S. Code § 2332a - Use of weapons of mass destruction. The term “weapon of mass destruction” is defined as any destructive device that is further defined under section 921. Under section 921, a destructive

Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Warfare Thesis As current problems of terrorism and the war on Iraq, chemical, biological and nuclear warfare (CBW) issues are important and relevant. CBW agents are dangerous, uncontrollable and undifferentiating weapons of mass destructions. Chemical, biological and nuclear weapons are capable of mass destruction aimed at killing masses of people. Using CBW agents comes with many ethical dilemmas and consequential side-effects. Chemical, biological, and

Chemical and Biological Uses of WMD The threat by terrorist groups in using Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) has increased significantly in the recent years. Preventing the creation and the utilization of these deadly weapons as well as their delivery systems and reducing those already in existence, has become of extreme importance to the government. Certain weapons of mass destruction, such as chemical and biological, are easier to acquire but much harder to detect. For that reason, they should

like war and terrorism, both in war and terrorism chemical, biological or radiological agent can be used. In any of these situations, significant social, environmental and economical impact would occur. Casualties following disasters, and major accidents could escalate very rapidly if necessary preventive methods are not followed. Infectious disease disasters consist of biological attack, emerging infectious disease outbreaks, and pandemics. There are a broad range of potential biological agents, including

War I, the use of bombs as the main means of terrorism has been the corner-stone in anti-terrorism preparedness and response. However, the use of commercial jetliners in the September 11th attacks in the United States ushered in an era of counter-terrorism where conventional WMDs were not the only resources that could be utilized in an attack. The use of modern technology for weapons of mass destruction has prompted the creation of