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Chronology of Major Events in the History of Biological and Chemical Weapons

Updated August 2008

Chemical and Biological Weapons: Possession and Programs Past and Present

This chart summarizes data available from open sources. Updated March 2008.

CNS Analysis of the Russian Government’s White Paper on WMD Nonproliferation

Nikolai Sokov July 25, 2006 For the first time in over a decade, the Russian government has published a White Paper on Nonproliferation, which seeks to present a detailed overview of Russia’s policy and initiatives in that area. The document was prepared under the auspices of the Military-Industrial Commission and unveiled by the Chairman of the […]

WMD Middle East Information of 2006

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

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.

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2002 WMD Terrorism Chronology

Incidents Involving Sub-National Actors and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Materials

The Significance of the “Death” of Ali Hassan al-Majid

Iraq’s ability to resist the US/UK forces in the south of Iraq have taken a hit with the possible death of Ali Hassan al-Majid, Saddam’s paternal cousin.

The Moscow Theater Hostage Crisis: Incapacitants and Chemical Warfare

Russian special police use incapacitating gas to stop Chechen terrorists.

2001 WMD Terrorism Chronology

From the perspective of CBRN terrorism, 2001 was certainly an unprecedented year.

The Proliferation of Chemical and Biological Weapons Materials and Technologies to State and Sub-State Actors

November 7, 2001 Jonathan Tucker Testimony by Jonathan B. Tucker, Ph.D. Director, Chemical & Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Program Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies Washington, D.C. Office before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services of the U.S. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs November 7, 2001, 2:30 p.m. Room 342, […]