Biological terrorism

The six strategic challenges that the Department of Homeland Security has identified as “…prevailing challenges that pose the most strategically significant risk” are: terrorism, cyber terrorism, nuclear terrorism, biological concerns, transnational criminal organizations, as well as natural hazards (Department of Homeland Security. 2014). These six challenges all pose a threat to the safety of the homeland and because of that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS has to issue a review to Congress

years are nuclear, chemical and biological weaponry. Though the United States government and military has been enthusiastically involved in the evolution of these weapons, their enthusiasm dwindles when responsibility must be taken for the consequences that result. Consequences that are left unresolved or postponed only bring about more doubts and questions that all branch off of one basic issue: Is it ethical to continue the advancement of nuclear, chemical and biological warfare when the results cannot

Terrorism as warfare, terrorism as a crime, or terrorism as a disease. Whichever view is adopted is determined by the kinds of countermeasures countries will use in their efforts to deal with terrorism. Definitions of terrorism are diverse and commentators and scholars tend to disagree on which is the most accurate. This usually occurs because the different types of terrorism are so widespread, and some experts will include or exclude various groups depending on their preferences. Terrorism is a

1) Terrorism can have many different meanings or definitions to different individuals but in the end terrorism is the threat and use of physical and physiological force by individuals or groups who want to receive strategic and political gain. The FBI’s definition comes from the Code of Federal Regulations which states that, “The unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political

that a government involving terrorism, full with authoritarians, will be defeated in the end, because there must be someone standing out and resisting. This movie clearly described three typical genres of terrorism, anti-state dissident terrorism, ultra-right terrorism and state sponsor terrorism. V is a hero of anti-hero and an individual free fighter. He cannot be considered a terrorist but he actually applied with same ways and actions that anti-state dissident terrorism did. He had a clear vision

the public of NATO allied countries. Much of the world realized terrorism had advanced in their abilities and willingness to cause great harm and panic, and it was a matter of time before terrorism turned to more advanced weapons, and possibly soon WMD devices will be used in an attack on an allied nation. After this realization, NATO received much political pressure from its allied countries to establish a plan to combat terrorism, with special focus in combatting weapons of mass destruction.

Any plan involving a potentially hazardous atmosphere such as those of biological agents used to spread infectious diseases should include proper assessment of hazard and responder’s exposure potential before treating and assisting victims. First emergency responders must first protect themselves from all potential hazards before

CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS: THE NEXT FACE OF TERRORSM A Master Thesis (Draft) Submitted to the Faculty of American Public University by Brock A. Lindsey Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts July 2015 American Public University Charles Town, WV The reality that countries like North Korea, Iran, and Iraq are working on ballistic missiles. And that terrorists who fly no national flag are trying to acquire chemical and biological weapons. -George J. Tenet

Interpol was created in 1923 and headquartered in Lyon France, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime including terrorism. Interpol aims to facilitate international police co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular countries. Action is taken within the limits of existing laws in different countries and in the spirit of the Universal

during terrorist attacks. Hijacking aircrafts is also one of the most known terrorism tactic in the world. It also occurred during the 9/11 attacks when four commercial airlines were hijacked simultaneously. However, with modern techniques used in counterterrorism on airports and travelling in general, the incident rate of successful hijacking has decreased. Another historically used means of terrorism is employing biological and chemical weapons. The damage of these weapons depends upon the execution