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Combatting Terrorism: Need for Comprehensive Threat and Risk Assessments of Chemical and Biological Attacks
Described general evaluation of the threat of BW. Included overview of the analyses of most likely BW foreign-threats from the intelligence community (classified files).
Chemical and Biological Defense for US Forces
The Subcommittees on Military Procurement and on Military Research and Development met to discuss the threat posed to US forces by chemical and biological weapons proliferation and their ability to fight on the battlefield under the threat of their…
Bioterrorism as a Public Health Threat
This report assesses the threat of bioterrorism to the United States with a particular focus on smallpox and anthrax.
Biological Weapons, the Threat Posed by Terrorists; Hearing Before the Subcommittee
Hearing on the threat of BW attack on the United States, contextualized by recent events in Las Vegas.
The Continuing Threat from Weapons of Mass Destruction
This testimony discusses the ease of acquisition of biological materials and the present biological threat from state and nonstate actors, as well as the necessary response from the intelligence community.
Chemical and Biological Weapons: The Poor Man's Bomb
The purpose of this report is to assess the arms control agreements that limit the CBW risk and then to analyze the implementation of these agreements.
The Threat of Chemical/Biological Terrorism
This publication by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service evaluates the threat of chemical and biological terrorism in the wake of the sarin gas attacks in the Tokyo subways.
Technologies Underlying Weapons of Mass Destruction
Companion to OTA Proliferation report, discusses technical components of CBW acquisition and use, including dual use
Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Assessing the Risks
Office of Technology Assessment created a report describing what CBRN can do, analyzing consequences of spread to the US, summarizing technical aspects of monitoring/controlling production
Excerpts from the USA Army Documents to Support de Jong's Claims
A collection of documents obtained from Peter Von Stackelberg, via Simon de Jong of the House of Commons of Ottawa, Canada. Includes a variety of press releases and articles for print, but also excerpts from US Army BW program documents.
Mass Destruction Terrorism Study
Provides a review of the issues of governmental response in the event of terrorist use of agents of mass destruction.
Toxins
This report by the PSAC Panel on C&B Warfare evaluates toxins as weapons.
Report of the Secretary-General on Chemical and Bacteriological (Biological) Weapons and the Effects of Their Possible Use
This report provides an appraisal of the effects of chemical and biological weapons to inform governments of the potential consequences of their use.
Chemical-Biological Warfare: U.S. Policies and International Effects
Congressional debate about whether the United States should ratify the 1925 Geneva Convention. General policies on CBW are also re-evaluated.
Chemical and Bacteriological (Biological) Weapons and the Effects of their Possible Use
The report aims to provide an easily understood appraisal of the effects of chemical and biological weapons and inform governments of the consequences of their use in order to advocate for disarmament.
Annual Status Report and Forecast for Biological and Chemical Weapons and Defense
Published report on achievements in BW and CW research and development
Memo of meeting on Report on Biological and Toxicological Warfare, Research, Development, and Production Programs
Purpose was to discuss recommendations provided in the report. Input largely given by Army and USAF generals, and prioritization was given to 4 named agents.
Civil Defense Aspects of Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Warfare Against Man, Animals, and Crops in the United States of America, Supplement
As a part of Project East River, this document follows some of the concerns the United States has with the U.S.S.R.'s CW, BW, and RW programs. In order to better prepare for threats from the U.S.S.R. this report takes a look at factors, both covert…
Civil Defense Aspects of Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Warfare Against Crops, Animals, and Man - Part IV
Project East River was initiated to "evaluate and recommend the optimum combination of non-military measures" to assist the National Security Resources Board and the Federal Civil Defense Administration with discharging their CEBAR responsibilities.…