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WMD Middle East Information of 2006

Information about nuclear, chemical, biological, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, other delivery systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

Soviet anti-plague scientists wearing special suits for protection against the plague bacilli (archival photo).

The Soviet Anti-Plague System

History of the Soviet anti-plague system, covering the period from the late 19th century onwards, including its accomplishments, organization, work programs, and responsibilities.

Nonproliferation Issues Raised by US-India Nuclear Deal

A fundamental question raised by the agreement is whether it strengthens or weakens efforts to curb the spread of nuclear weapons.

The Prospects of Russian Mediation of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

Attempts, constraints and prospects of Russia’s policy.

The Future of Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Clarified

New land mobility systems could require an amendment to the Start I treaty.

Chronology of Aum Shinrikyo’s CBW Activities

On March 20, 1995, five members of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo (Supreme Truth) boarded subway trains in Tokyo, Japan, and released the deadly chemical nerve agent sarin.

The G-8 Global Partnership and the Gleneagles Summit

June 30, 2005 Testimony of Leonard S. Spector Deputy Director Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies US House of Representatives Committee on International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation It is a great privilege to testify before the Subcommittee this afternoon. My colleagues at the Monterey Institute Center for Nonproliferation Studies […]

Previewing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Conference

Addressing compliance, outdated safeguards and other key issues will meet the core challenges from the treaty’s inherent deficiencies.

Art or Bioterrorism? The Implications of the Kurtz Case

Margaret E. Kosal, PhD July 27, 2004 One spring morning, Professor Steven Kurtz of the State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo campus, woke to the horrid discovery that his wife of 20 years had died overnight from a cardiac arrest. He called 9-1-1. Paramedics arriving at the Kurtz home noticed technical equipment that would […]

The Global Partnership and Submarine Dismantlement

The state of dismantlement efforts and recommendations.