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Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism

Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism

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In WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND TERRORISM, 2/e, Dr. James Forest and Brigadier General (Retired) Russell Howard have collected original and previously published seminal articles and essays by scientists, academics, government officials, and members of the nations security and intelligence communities. The editors and several of the authors write from practical field experience in nonproliferation and counterterrorism efforts. Others have had significant responsibility for developing government policies to address the threat of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism. The contributors include many significant names in the field including Bruce Hoffman, Ashton Carter, William Perry, Brian Jenkins, Jonathan Tucker, Charles Ferguson, David Albright, Gary Ackerman, and Gregory Koblentz.

Unit I of the book introduces key terms and addresses important strategic and policy debates. Authors explain how the new forms of terrorism affect the post-9/11 security environment and how weapons of mass destruction could give terrorists short-term, asymmetric attack advantages over conventional military forces. Unit II offers detailed accounts of the characteristics, availability, and dangers of specific types of WMD, along with five case studies that associate theory with practice—an important feature of this volume. Unit III is focused on key dimensions of the WMD threat to critical infrastructure. Unit IV deals with past, present, and future national and international responses to—and defenses against—the threat of WMD terrorism. And in the final section of the volume, authors provide several analytical frameworks for predicting future WMD threats, and draw from historical events to identify lessons and strategies for the future. Appendices include U.S. national strategy documents on countering terrorism and standards for controlling WMD materials and technologies.

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9780078026225
9780078026225

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2012
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  • Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism, Second Edition

    Foreword Michael A. Sheehan

    Preface

    Unit One—Conceptual Frameworks

    Introduction

    1.1 Definitions, Trends, and the Concept of New Terrorism
    Russell D. Howard and Margaret J. Nencheck The New Terrorism
    Brian Michael Jenkins The New Age of Terrorism
    1.2 The Nature of the Post-9/11 WMD Terrorism Threat
    Bruce Hoffman CBRN Terrorism Post-9/11
    James J. F. Forest Opportunities and Limitations for WMD Terrorism
    Leonard A. Cole WMD and Lessons from the Anthrax Attacks

    Unit Two—Weapons and Motivations

    Introduction

    2.1 Chemical Weapons
    National Academies and Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet:: Chemical Warfare Agents, Industrial Chemicals, and Toxins
    Jonathan B. Tucker Chemical Terrorism:: Assessing Threats and Responses
    2.2 Biological Weapons
    National Academies and Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet:: Human Pathogens, Biotoxins, and Agricultural Threats
    James W. Martin, George W. Christopher, and Edward M. Eitzen History of Biological Weapons:: From Poisoned Darts to Intentional Epidemics
    Brian Finlay The Bioterror Pipeline:: Big Pharma, Patent Expirations, and New Challenges to Global Security
    Benjamin Wittes Innovations Darker Future:: Biosecurity, Technologies of Mass Empowerment, and the Constitution
    2.3 Radiological Weapons
    National Academies and Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet:: Dirty Bombs and Other Devices
    Charles D. Ferguson and Michelle M. Smith Assessing Radiological Weapons:: Attack Methods and Estimated Effects
    2.4 Nuclear Weapons
    National Academies and Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet:: Nuclear Weapons
    Morten Bremer Maerli, Annette Schaper, and Frank Barnaby The Characteristics of Nuclear Terrorist Weapons
    Matthew Bunn and Anthony Wier The Seven Myths of Nuclear Terrorism
    John Mueller The Atomic Terrorist?
    2.5 Case Studies
    David Albright and Corey Hinderstein Unraveling the A.Q. Khan and Future Proliferation Networks
    Jeffrey M. Bale The North Caucasus Conflict and the Potential for Radiological Terrorism
    Robert Jones, Brandon Wills, and Christopher Kang Chlorine Gas:: An Evolving Hazardous Material Threat and Unconventional Weapon

    Unit Three—Critical Infrastructure Dimensions

    Introduction

    3.1 Public Spaces, Transportation Networks, and Other Critical Infrastructure
    Gary A. Ackerman, Jeffrey M. Bale, and Kevin S. Moran Assessing the Threat to Critical Infrastructure
    Homeland Security & Defense Business Council Mass Transit Security
    3.2 Chemical and Biological Threats
    John McNabb Chemical and Biological Threats against Public Water Systems
    Mark Wheelis, Rocco Casagrande, and Laurence V. Madden Biological Attack on Agriculture:: Low-Tech, High-Impact Bioterrorism
    3.3 Nuclear Reactors
    Gavin Cameron Nuclear Terrorism:: Reactors & Radiological Attacks after September 11
    George Bunn and Chaim Braun Terrorism Potential for Research Reactors Compared with Power Reactors:: Nuclear Weapons, Dirty Bombs, and Truck Bombs

    Unit Four—Responding to the Threat

    Introduction

    4.1 Strategy and Policy
    Mary Beth Nikitin, Paul K. Kerr, and Steven A. Hildreth Proliferation Control Regimes:: Background and Status
    Albert J. Mauroni A Counter-WMD Strategy for the Future
    Russell D. Howard Preemptive Military Doctrine:: No Other Choice
    4.2 Intelligence
    Matthew C. Waxman Self-Defense and the Limits of WMD Intelligence
    Brian Finlay Minding Our Business:: The Role of the Private Sector in Managing the WMD Supply Chain
    4.3 Response and Resilience
    Ashton B. Carter, Michael M. May, and William J. Perry The Day After:: Action Following a Nuclear Blast in a U.S. City
    Ronald W. Perry and Michael K. Lindell Understanding Citizen Response to Disasters with Implications for Terrorism
    4.4 Unique Challenges of Responding to Bioterrorism Threats and Attacks
    Lea Ann Fracasso Developing Immunity:: The Challenges of Mandating Vaccinations in the Wake of a Biological Terrorist Attack
    Crystal Franco and Nidhi Bouri Environmental Decontamination Efforts Following a Large-Scale Bioterrorism Attack:: Federal Progress and Remaining Gaps
    Gregory D. Koblentz and Jonathan B. Tucker Tracing an Attack:: The Promise and Pitfalls of Microbial Forensics
    Sam Berger and Jonathan D. Moreno Public Trust, Public Health, and Public Safety:: A Progressive Response to Bioterrorism
    4.5 Case Studies
    David Albright, Paul Brannan, and Andrea Scheel Stricker Detecting and Disrupting Illicit Nuclear Trade after A.Q. Khan
    Elin Gursky, Thomas V. Inglesby, and Tara OToole Anthrax 2001:: Observations on the Medical and Public Health Response
    Robyn Pangi Consequence Management in the 1995 Sarin Attacks on the Japanese Subway System
    Xavier Stewart An All-Hazards Training Center for a Catastrophic Emergency

    Unit Five—Assessing the Future WMD Threat

    Introduction

    5.1 Gregory D. Koblentz Predicting Peril or the Peril of Prediction? Assessing the Risk of CBRN Terrorism
    5.2 Joshua Sinai and James J.F. Forest Threat Convergence:: A Framework for Analyzing the Potential for WMD Terrorism
    5.3 Forrest E. Waller, Jr. and Michael A. George Emerging WMD Technologies
    5.4 Adam Dolnik and James J.F. Forest Conclusion:: Appreciating the Past and Present, Anticipating the Future
    Appendix
    A.1 Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism Report Card (January 2010)
    A.2 National Strategy for Counterterrorism (June 2011)
    A.3 A National Strategy for CBRNE Standards (May 2011)

    Credits

    Index

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