| An All-Hazards Training Center for a Catastrophic Emergency |
Dec-2009 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Xavier Stewart; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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 | Since assuming command in 1998 of the first Civil Support Team (CST) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Colonel Stewart witnessed and experienced dramatic changes in homeland security theory, policy, and practice. Understandably, the most significant changes have occurred since the horrific attacks on September 11, 2001, which violently demonstrated how turbulent today's world strategic environment is. Widely available chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high yield explosive, and cyberspace security (CBRNE-C) materials, ... |
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| The Clock is Ticking |
21-Oct-2009 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
COMMISSION ON THE PREVENTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATION AND TERRORISM WASHINGTON DC
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| This was the somber conclusion of the bipartisan, congressionally mandated Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism in its report, World at Risk, released in December 2008. On December 2, 2008, the Director of National Intelligence publicly agreed with this assessment. Today, 323 days since the release of that report, the clock continues ticking and we are now closer to a possible attack. The U.S. ... |
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| Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) |
10-Sep-2009 |
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| Authors:
Mary B Nikitin; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) was formed to increase international cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and related materials. The Initiative was announced by President Bush on May 31, 2003. PSI does not create a new legal framework but aims to use existing national authorities and international law to achieve its goals. Initially, 11 nations signed on to the Statement of Interdiction Principles ... |
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| Advanced Energetic Materials for Agent Defeat: Impact-Driven Reactions in Biocidal Reactive Materials for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Applications |
Sep-2009 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
S Bless; M Pantoya; R Russell; TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN INST FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
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| Dynamic thermite reactions can produce hot iodine gas, which can destroy spore-forming bacteria. Initial experiments have demonstrated kill ratios of up to 0.9999. |
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| China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues |
27-Jul-2009 |
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| Authors:
Shirley A Kan; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Congress has long been concerned about whether U.S. policy advances the national interest in reducing the role of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missiles that could deliver them. Recipients of China's technology reportedly include Pakistan and countries that the State Department says support terrorism, such as Iran and North Korea. This CRS Report, updated as warranted, discusses the security ... |
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| China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues |
26-May-2009 |
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| Authors:
Shirley A Kan; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Congress has long been concerned about whether U.S. policy advances the national interest in reducing the role of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missiles that could deliver them. Recipients of China's technology reportedly include Pakistan and countries that the State Department says support terrorism, such as Iran and North Korea. This CRS Report, updated as warranted, discusses the security ... |
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| The Proliferation Security Initiative: A Means to an End for the Operational Commander |
04-May-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Curtis G Larson; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation is a serious threat to the security of the United States and the world. For the operational commander supporting national strategy the interdiction of WMD materials is a complex mission that requires the capability to exchange timely information with coalition nations as well as conduct multi-national operations with partners with differing constraints and capacities. Current doctrine does not provide the operational commander the fundamental ... |
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| Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq |
07-Apr-2009 |
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| Authors:
Kenneth Katzman; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| With a conventional military and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threat from Saddam Hussein?s regime removed, Iran seeks to ensure that Iraq can never again become a threat to Iran, either with or without U.S. forces present in Iraq. Some believe that Iran?s intentions go well beyond achieving Iraq's neutrality that Iran wants to try to harness Iraq to Iran's broader regional policy goals and to help Iran defend against ... |
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| A Moral Framework for War in the 21st Century |
26-Mar-2009 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
John R Leaphart; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Just War Theory is the predominant moral framework used today to talk about the justness or morality of war. It has its roots firmly embedded in the Westphalian state system. For the strategic operating environment that existed during the Westphalian era, Just War theory was more than adequate to the task. However, in the post WWII era the strategic operating environment has changed dramatically. The most significant indicator of this ... |
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| The United States Army Concept Capability Plan for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction for the Futer Modular Force 2015-2024 |
25-Mar-2009 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND FORT MONROE VA
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| TRADOC Pam 525-7-19 provides amplification to the Army's capstone and operating concepts and nests with the joint publication, Joint Integrating Concept for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). It describes capabilities required for the future Modular Force to implement effectively the National Military Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction (NMSCWMD) during the 2015-2024 timeframe. This concept incorporates the guiding principles active, layered defense in depth and situational awareness and ... |
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| Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, Cover 1 January to 31 December 2008 |
01-Mar-2009 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis hereby submits this report in response to a congressionally directed action in Section 721 of the FY 1997 Intelligence Authorization Act, which states: The Director of Central Intelligence shall submit to Congress an annual report on - (1) the acquisition by foreign countries during the preceding 6 months of dual-use and other technology useful for the development or production of weapons of ... |
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| Updating Our Strategy for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Mar-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Patrick R Terrell; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| In 2002, the National Security Council recognized the change in our greatest threat to the nation and prepared the first comprehensive strategy to limit the dangers posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction. This strategy provides a comprehensive approach relying heavily on both diplomacy and military strength. It leverages means already available to our nation while adding several critical new aspects. Nearly four years later the Joint Staff published a National ... |
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| Combating WMD Journal. Issue 3 |
Jan-2009 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
UNITED STATES ARMY NUCLEAR AND COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AGENCY FORT BELVOIR VA
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| CONTENTS: Detection Systems for Biological Warfare Agents, Present and Future by LTC Mitchell L. Wise and Jon J. Calomiris, Ph.D.; Undergraduate Perspectives on U.S. Nuclear Policy, A Report on the Proliferation of Weapons and Materials Round Table at the 59th Annual Student Conference on United States Affairs (SCUSA) by LTC Jeffrey H. Musk, Ph.D., Ms. Lesley Young, J.D. and 2LT Zachary. Furst; Spartans Make Their Home in Texas by Cathy ... |
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| Developing a Process to Build Partner Capacity for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
Kim Cragin; David R Howell; Jennifer D Moroney; Joe Hagler; Benjamin Bahney; Charlotte Lynch; Rebecca Zimmerman; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| How can the United States better support its partners' efforts to combat the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation? Although the United States has instituted a number of programs to combat the spread of WMD, it does not have the resources necessary to stop all WMD threats. Instead, it needs to pursue a more coordinated effort to enhance partners' border security, WMD detection, interdiction, and other capabilities to ... |
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| Building Partner Capacity to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction |
Jan-2009 |
143 pages |
| Authors:
Kim Cragin; David R Howell; Jennifer D Moroney; Joe Hogler; Benjamin Bahney; Charlotte Lynch; Rebecca Zimmerman; DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This RAND National Defense Research Institute monograph outlines and then applies a four-step process for developing regional approaches to BPC to combat WMD. Limited resources, access, and incomplete knowledge of WMD threats create a need for working with appropriate partner countries around the world to address these challenges. The monograph offers seven key themes to consider when implementing BPC regional approaches. The monograph argues that the United States needs a ... |
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| U.S. Combat Commands' Participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative: A Training Manual |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
Wolf; Charles Jr; Brian G Chow; Gregory S Jones; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) is a cooperative effort to prevent or at least inhibit the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and related materials to or from states or non-state actors whose possession of such items would be a serious threat to global or regional security. Currently, 93 countries have endorsed PSI's purpose and principles and participate in its activities. This manual-consisting of nine lecture ... |
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| Strategic Studies Quarterly. Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2009 |
Jan-2009 |
153 pages |
| Authors:
AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The Strategic Studies Quarterly is an Air Force-sponsored strategic forum for military, government, and academic professionals. Featured articles in this publication include: Policy and Purpose: The Economy of Deterrence; Waging Deterrence in the Twenty-First Century; On Nuclear Deterrence and Assurance; Stabilization, Peacebuilding and Sustainability in the Horn of Africa; Resurrecting the Icon: The Enduring Relevance of Clausewitz's On War and various book reviews. |
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| World at Risk: The Report of the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism |
Dec-2008 |
160 pages |
| Authors:
Bob Graham; Jim Talent; Graham Allison ;Robin Cleveland; Steve Rademaker; Tim Roemer; Wendy Shewrman; Henry Sokolski; Rich Verma; COMMISSION ON THE PREVENTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION PROLIFERATION AND TERRORISM WASHINGTON DC
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| The Commission believes that unless the world community acts decisively and with great urgency, it is more likely than not that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack somewhere in the world by the end of 2013. The Commission further believes that terrorists are more likely to be able to obtain and use a biological weapon than a nuclear weapon. The Commission believes that the ... |
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| The Weakest Pillar: U.S. Northern Command's Role in Solving the Federal Government's Domestic Consequence Management Problem |
31-Oct-2008 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Robert DeBuse; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Domestic Consequence Management has been marginalized in recent national strategy guidance. Agencies, forces, and command structures designated to respond and recover from a terrorist attack are not prepared for a large weapon of mass destruction (WMD) scenario. Radiological, explosive, and chemical WMDs represent the most likely terrorist threats to the homeland. An analysis of three case studies, each designed to model the most likely threats, yields deficiencies in command and ... |
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| Joint Force Quarterly. Issue 51, 4th Quarter, October 2008 |
Oct-2008 |
169 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC
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| Joint Force Quarterly is published by the National Defense University Press for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. JFQ is the Chairman's flagship joint military and security studies journal designed to inform members of the U.S. Armed Forces, allies, and other partners on joint and integrated operations; national security policy and strategy; efforts to combat terrorism, homeland security and developments in training and joint professional military education to ... |
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| Advanced Energetic Materials for Agent Defeat: Impact-Driven Reactions in Biocidal Reactive Materials for WMD Applications |
Sep-2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
S Bless; M Pantoya; TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN INST FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
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| Dynamic thermite reactions can produce iodine or silver gas, which may destroy spore-forming bacteria. Initial experiments have demonstrated reaction rates up to 1300 m/s and fireballs exceeding 1000 C. |
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| Road to a National Political Strategy for Missile Defense of Europe |
13 JUN 2008 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Reidy Timothy P.; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| One of the best ways to prevent the impact of a weapon of mass destruction is to prevent its delivery. Ballistic missile delivery of a weapon of mass destruction remains one of the most difficult threats to counter. This is partly due to technology and partly due to politics and economics. The ground based anti-ballistic missile system being prepared for installation in Europe is the most promising technology for a ... |
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| Defend the Approaches! |
09-May-2008 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Mark A Patterson; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| A large number of embarkation sites where Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) could be loaded on vessels bound for the United States exist. Unfortunately, there are insufficient U.S. Navy assets to interdict such vessels unless extremely reliable and highly detailed intelligence were available. Consequently, effective defense against ocean-borne WMD requires U.S. Navy assets operating closer to the mainland and U.S. territories to provide for better discrimination by Maritime Interdiction Operations ... |
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| 2008 CBRN Defense Modernization Plan |
01-May-2008 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT REQUIREMENTS OFFICE FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE/JOINT STAFF (J8) ARLINGTON VA
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| This document summarizes the key elements of the 2008 Modernization Plan for CBRN Defense. The 2008 Modernization Plan for CBRN Defense is classified SECRET. Therefore, the Joint Requirements Office for CBRN Defense (JRO-CBRND) has produced this executive summary for use by the entire CBRN defense community. The plan serves as the basis for modernizing Department of Defense CBRN defensive capabilities, and supports all aspects of joint, multi-Service, and individual Service ... |
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| International Partnerships to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction |
MAY 2008 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Paul I. Bernstein; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
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| Building international partnerships is a central element of U.S. strategy to combat weapons of mass destruction (WMD). U.S. policy recognizes that the proliferation problem is far too large, complex, and important for any one nation to tackle alone. Meaningful and sustained progress in combating WMD requires active collaboration among all states that have a stake in managing the problem and the will and capacity to contribute. Current policies build on ... |
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| Operation Iraqi Freedom: Strategies, Approaches, Results, and Issues for Congress |
28 MAR 2008 |
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| Authors:
Catherine Dale; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) was launched on March 20, 2003. The immediate goal, as stated by the Bush Administration, was to remove the regime, including destroying its ability to use weapons of mass destruction or to make them available to terrorists. The broad, longer-term objective included helping Iraqis build a new Iraq that is prosperous and free. In October 2002, Congress had authorized the President to use force against Iraq, ... |
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| Detection Technology in the 21st Century: The Case of Nuclear Weapons of Mass Destruction |
26-Mar-2008 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J Kallman; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| From the time of the first nuclear detonation by the Soviets after World War II until the fall of the USSR and the declaration of victory in the Cold War, it has been nuclear WMD that have held the spotlight in American foreign policy WMD were briefly placed on the back burner as the nation enjoyed its peace dividend at the end of the century The events of September II, ... |
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| Testing Deterrence. An Agent-Based Modeling Approach |
Mar-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Kyungkook Kang; J B Compton; CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIV CA
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| Critical national foreign policy has rested upon the assumption that deterrence, particularly nuclear deterrence, is a functioning process. This briefing looks at the key assumptions of nuclear deterrence using agent based methods to determine whether stable deterrence exists within existing theoretical structures. |
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| Combating WMD: Is it Really a Priority? |
25 FEB 2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony R. Skinner; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The National Strategies of the United States all address the potential threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to our national security. National and military strategies have been developed to focus extensively on combating weapons of mass destruction. However, reaching consensus throughout the government on what the WMD threat entails remains elusive. While various strategies/policy mandate our need to improve our ability to respond and mitigate the effects of WMD, ... |
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| Threat Assessment of the Director of National Intelligence for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence |
05 FEB 2008 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
J. M. McConnell; OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON DC
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| Chairman Rockefeller, Vice-Chairman Bond, Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to offer my assessment of threats to US national security. ... In addition to this unclassified Statement for the Record, I will submit a classified Statement and make an oral presentation to the Committee. Before I talk about specific threats, I want to raise an issue of immediate importance for the functioning of the Intelligence Community and ... |
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| Strategic Culture and Violent Non-State Actors: Weapons of Mass Destruction and Asymmetrical Operations Concepts and Cases |
FEB 2008 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
James M. Smith; Jerry M. Long; Thomas H. Johnson; INST FOR NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES US AIR FORCE ACADEMY CO
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| This Occasional Paper combines three separate threads of analysis on culture and violent nonstate actors as a launching pad to spur further research into this critical arena of culture and security. In the first contribution, "Strategic Culture and Violent NonState Actors: Concepts and Templates for Analysis," James M. Smith lays out a conceptual basis and a series of templates for guiding the analysis of culture and violent nonstate actors. These ... |
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| The Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Reducing the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Threat |
Jan-2008 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan P Loney; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| In the 21st Century, a unified, consistent, and comprehensive approach to reducing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) threats is essential for maintaining U.S. national security. The U.S. Government has agencies involved in WMD security operations that are generally classified as combat (direct offensive operations against enemy forces), combat support (direct support provided to combat agencies), and combat service support (those agencies that support the overall government architecture.) The Defense Threat ... |
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| China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues |
22 OCT 2007 |
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| Authors:
Shirley A. Kan; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Congress has long been concerned about whether U.S. policy advances the national interest in reducing the role of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missiles that could deliver them. Recipients of China's technology reportedly include Pakistan and countries that the State Department says support terrorism, such as Iran and North Korea. This CRS Report, updated as warranted, discusses the security ... |
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| Demonstration of Real-Time Physiological Status Monitoring of Encapsulated 1st Civil Support Team - Weapons of Mass Destruction (CST-WMD) Personnel |
OCT 2007 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Mark J. Buller; William J. Tharion; Anthony J. Karis; William R. Santee; Stephen P. Mullen; Laurie A. Blanchard; Reed W. Hoyt; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA BIOPHYSICS AND BIOMEDICAL MODELING DIV
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| Civil Support Teams Weapons of Mass Destruction (CST-WMD) have a requirement for a medical monitoring telemetry system. This study demonstrated the Warfighter Physiological Status Monitoring (WPSM) system's capability in meeting those needs during a typical training exercise. CST-WMD Soldiers (n= 12) volunteered for this study. The Vital Sign Detection System (VSDS) and hub were worn during 2 days of training. Remote monitoring took place with data transmitted to a base ... |
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| Intelligence Sharing in Counterproliferation |
SEP 2007 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin J. Moyer; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Determining the role information sharing should play in operations has plagued policymakers since the United States days of isolationism. Such sharing has the potential to either help or hinder any type of operation. This thesis looks at that role specifically with regards to counterproliferation operations. The purpose is to determine if we can prevent the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) material and related technology by improving working relationships ... |
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| Terrifying Landscapes: A Study of Scientific Research Into Understanding Motivations of Non-State Actors to Acquire and/or Use Weapons of Mass Destruction |
22 JUN 2007 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Nancy K. Hayden; SANDIA NATIONAL LABS ALBUQUERQUE NM
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| Concerns about non-state actor acquisition and use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) against noncombatants have existed since the turn of the century, if not before. However, the level of concern has risen significantly since 9/11 for a number of reasons that include: the perception that a threshold was crossed on 9/11, concerns about more widespread availability of technology, greater attention given to the potential threat in the media, the ... |
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| Deterrence and WMD Terrorism: Calibrating Its Potential Contributions to Risk Reduction |
JUN 2007 |
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| Authors:
Brad Roberts; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Recent national guidance has reemphasized the potential contributions of deterrence to the effort to reduce the risks of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism. Those potential contributions can be brought into focus by disaggregating the militant Islamic extremist movement into the various components relevant to the intentions and capabilities for WMD terrorism. These components include the following: jihadi foot soldiers, terrorist professionals who provide training and other logistical guidance and ... |
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| The "Worried Well" Response to CBRN Events: Analysis and Solutions |
JUN 2007 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Fred P. Stone; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL COUNTER PROLIFERATION CENTER
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| Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) weapons in the hands of a terrorist or a rogue state is one of the greatest threats to the security of the United States. These weapons of mass destruction (WMD) can cause catastrophic loss of life and innumerable injuries and can challenge the U.S. health care system beyond its capacity to provide treatment. Most hospitals do not have the beds, equipment, staff, or facilities ... |
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| Proposed U.S. Missile Defense Assets in Europe |
JUN 2007 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY WASHINGTON DC
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| Some of the world's most dangerous and unpredictable regimes either have already acquired, or are attempting to acquire, weapons of mass destruction (WMD). These regimes also are developing and/or acquiring ballistic missiles of increasing ranges, payloads, lethality, and sophistication as a means of delivery. In the future, these regimes could use these asymmetric weapons to pursue their objectives through force, coercion, and/or intimidation as they have done in the past. ... |
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| Defense Horizons. Responding in the Homeland: A Snapshot of NATO's Readiness for CBRN Attacks. June 2007, Number 56 |
JUN 2007 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Moodie; Robert E. Armstrong; Tyler Merkeley; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY
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| The possibility of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members having to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) incident is not a hypothetical scenario reserved for training exercises. Indeed, a number of countries worldwide have considerable experience in dealing with a variety of naturally occurring, accidental, and deliberate CBRN incidents. NATO itself, however, has no clear conceptual vision of its role in civil emergencies because preparedness of this ... |
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| Sailing with the Enemy; the Integration of China into the Proliferation Security Initiative |
10 MAY 2007 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel G. Case; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| The world's nations must take action to prevent the growing threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation. WMD material must be prevented from reaching terrorist and rogue states via the high seas. With 80 percent of the world's trade transported on the maritime domain, it will take the combined effort of all nations to monitor the large maritime domain and interdict WMD. The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) is a ... |
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| Operationalizing the Proliferation Security Initiative |
10 MAY 2007 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Antoinette M. McCann; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| This paper takes the strategic concepts delineated in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and translates them into operational tasks. It discusses ways for the operational commander to integrate PSI and similar initiatives into the planning process and to prepare to work with partners who may or may not be able to integrate into a traditional U.S. command and control architecture. It provides a history of the PSI, as well as ... |
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| China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues |
09 MAY 2007 |
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| Authors:
Shirley A. Kan; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Congress has long been concerned about whether U.S. policy advances the national interest in reducing the role of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missiles that could deliver them. Recipients of China's technology reportedly include Pakistan and countries that the State Department says support terrorism, such as Iran and North Korea. This CRS Report, updated as warranted, discusses the national ... |
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| Defense Science Board 2005 Summer Study on Reducing Vulnerabilities to Weapons of Mass Destruction |
MAY 2007 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC ACQUISITION TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS/BUSINESS SYSTEMS
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| Reducing U.S. vulnerabilities to weapons of mass destruction is a topic of great importance to the nation's security. The technology of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) has proliferated in the past decade as information and capabilities have become more accessible. Thus, actions to prevent such an attack should have high priority for the U.S. government and the Department of Defense. Why is the threat from weapons of mass destruction so ... |
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| Response to a Chemical Incident or Accident -- Who Is In Charge? |
07 APR 2007 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
Darryl J. Briggs; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLL
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| This paper explores and recommends a new strategy in the response to a chemical accident. The thesis of the paper is as follows: Combatant Commanders and the Services must have specific guidance and appropriate authorities to be able to effectively manage a Chemical Accident and Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) at a chemical stockpile site. To support this assertion, the paper will explore three separate organizations: the Department of the ... |
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| Iran's Influence in Iraq |
03 APR 2007 |
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| Authors:
Kenneth Katzman; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Iran's influence over the post-Saddam government in Iraq is substantial because the dominant parties in Iraq have long-standing ties to Tehran. A key U.S. concern is that Iran, seeking to ensure the political prospects of its proteges, supports Shiite militias that are committing much of the sectarian violence. Since December 2006, the Administration has stepped up efforts to reverse Iranian influence in Iraq, while also conducting limited engagement with Iran ... |
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| North Korea's Military Threat: Pyongyang's Conventional Forces, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Ballistic Missiles |
APR 2007 |
189 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Scobell; John M. Sanford; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This monograph will examine the armed forces of the DPRK, both conventional and unconventional. The official North Korean name of all branches of North Korea's armed forces is the Chosen Inking or KPA. This monograph will address the following topics: the political context of the military in the DPRK; the origins and evolution of the armed forces; and the KPA's command and control structure and its WMD and conventional components, ... |
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| Securing Nuclear and Radiological Material in the Homeland |
MAR 2007 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin D. Eack; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| It is well established among the intelligence community that terrorists view the acquisition of nuclear or radiological materials (NRAM) as a goal in furtherance of their efforts to attack the U.S. within its borders. The use of NRAM in a nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD) or a radiological dispersion device (RDD) could potentially kill and injure thousands of American citizens. The economic impact of such a terrorist act on ... |
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| China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues |
31 JAN 2007 |
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| Authors:
Shirley A. Kan; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Congress has long been concerned about whether U.S. policy advances the national interest in reducing the role of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missiles that could deliver them. Recipients of China's technology reportedly include Pakistan and countries that the State Department says support terrorism, such as Iran and North Korea. This CRS Report, updated as warranted, discusses the national ... |
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| Chemical and Biological Defense: Management Actions Are Needed to Close the Gap between Army Chemical Unit Preparedness and Stated National Priorities |
JAN 2007 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Most Army units tasked with providing chemical and biological defense support are not adequately staffed, equipped, or trained to perform their missions. Although the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review and current operational plans highlight the need to mitigate WMD attacks at home and abroad and DOD has doubled its investment in chemical and biological defenses since 2001, there is a misalignment between the high priority DOD places on chemical and biological ... |
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