Preventing Catastrophic Nuclear Terrorism

Author : Charles D. Ferguson
Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780876093559

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Preventing Catastrophic Nuclear Terrorism by Charles D. Ferguson Pdf

The United States and the international community must do more to prevent terrorists from buying, stealing, or building nuclear weapons. Pakistans highly enriched uranium (HEU) is vulnerable to both external and insider theft by Islamic terrorists and Taliban sympathizers; Russias massive HEU supplies are susceptible to insider theft; a large portion of civilian nuclear material around the world remains in weapons-usable form; and Russias shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons are highly attractive to terrorists because of their smaller size and ease of transport. To address these vulnerabilities, the United States should pursue unilateral initiatives such as a clear declaration of retaliation against regimes aiding nuclear terrorists, multilateral initiatives that include increasing funding to the woefully underfunded International Atomic Energy Agency, and bilateral initiatives and dialogue, particularly with Pakistan and Russia. Implementing these practical steps could significantly reduce the risk of a catastrophic nuclear attack by terrorist groups.

Author : Graham Allison
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781429945516

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Nuclear Terrorism by Graham Allison Pdf

A leading strategist opens our eyes to the greatest terrorist threat of all-and how to prevent it before it's too late Americans in the twenty-first century are keenly aware of the many forms of terrorism: hijackings, biological attacks, chemical weapons. But rarely do we allow ourselves to face squarely the deadliest form of terrorism, because it is almost too scary to think about-a terrorist group exploding a nuclear device in an American city. In this urgent call to action, Graham Allison, one of America's leading experts on nuclear weapons and national security, presents the evidence for two provocative, compelling conclusions. First, if policy makers in Washington keep doing what they are currently doing about the threat, a nuclear terrorist attack on America is likely to occur in the next decade. And if one lengthens the time frame, a nuclear strike is inevitable. Second, the surprising and largely unrecognized good news is that nuclear terrorism is, in fact, preventable. In these pages, Allison offers an ambitious but feasible blueprint for eliminating the possibility of nuclear terrorist attacks. The United States once relied on the threat of mutually assured destruction to deter the Soviet Union from launching a nuclear strike. But in today's fragmented world, a new strategy is needed, especially with nuclear material vulnerable to theft or sale through black-market channels. The choice is ours: to grab this beast by the horns or to be impaled on those horns. We do not have the luxury of hoping the problem will go away, and Allison shows why.

Author : Charles D. Ferguson,William C. Potter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135086398

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The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism by Charles D. Ferguson,William C. Potter Pdf

The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism, a new book from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, assesses the motivations and capabilities of terrorist organizations to acquire and use nuclear weapons, to fabricate and and detonate crude nuclear explosives, to strike nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities, and to build and employ radiological weapons or "dirty bombs."

Author : International Task Force on Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038196825

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Preventing Nuclear Terrorism by International Task Force on Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism Pdf

Author : Commission on Prevention/WMDs,Senator Bob Graham
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780307473264

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World at Risk by Commission on Prevention/WMDs,Senator Bob Graham Pdf

“The greatest danger of another catastrophic attack in the United States will materialize if the world's most dangerous terrorists acquire the world's most dangerous weapons.” —The 9/11 Commission Report The bipartisan Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism was established by the U.S. Congress to build on the work of the 9/11 Commission by assessing our nation's progress in preventing weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism, and providing a roadmap to greater security with concrete recommendations for improvement. The Commission has interviewed over 200 experts inside and outside of government. They have met with counterterrorism and intelligence officials here at home and abroad who are working to stop proliferation and terrorism The Commission's report examines the government's current policies and programs, identifies gaps in our government's prevention strategy and recommends ways to close them. The threat of terrorist attacks in the United States and elsewhere is still very real. The world remians at risk There is more that can and must be done. Our security depends on it.

Author : Michael Levi
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0674033566

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On Nuclear Terrorism by Michael Levi Pdf

"Nuclear terrorism is such a disturbing prospect that we shy away from its details. Yet as a consequence, we fail to understand how best to defeat it. Michael Levi takes us inside nuclear terrorism and behind the decisions a terrorist leader would be faced with in pursuing a nuclear plot. Along the way, Levi identifies the many obstacles, large and small, that such a terrorist scheme might encounter, allowing him to discover a host of ways that any plan might be foiled. Surveying the broad universe of plots and defenses, this accessible account shows how a wide-ranging defense that integrates the tools of weapon and materials security, law enforcement, intelligence, border controls, diplomacy, and the military can multiply, intensify, and compound the possibility that nuclear terrorists will fail. Levi draws from our long experience with terrorism and cautions us not to focus solely on the most harrowing yet most improbable threats. Nuclear terrorism shares much in common with other terrorist threats--and as a result, he argues, defeating it is impossible unless we put our entire counterterrorism and homeland security house in order. As long as we live in a nuclear age, no defense can completely eliminate nuclear terrorism. But this book reminds us that the right strategy can minimize the risks and shows us how to do it."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nuclear arms control
ISBN : OCLC:334535794

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Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems by Anonim Pdf

Report on the capacity to monitor and detect illicit shipments of nuclear materials at entry points into the United States and key transportation nodes overseas.

Author : Thomas Graham,Keith A. Hansen
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780804763608

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Preventing Catastrophe by Thomas Graham,Keith A. Hansen Pdf

At the same time, they are able to make a complex subject understandable to non-technical experts, making this book a useful teaching tool, especially for those who have little or no knowledge or experience in US national security decision making."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : James Goodby,Timothy Coffey,Cheryl Loeb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1478139633

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Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems: a Proposed Strategy for Combating Nuclear Terrorism by James Goodby,Timothy Coffey,Cheryl Loeb Pdf

The most likely means of delivering a nuclear bomb on a major city is through a successful smuggling effort by a terrorist organization. The catastrophic damage it would cause demands cooperative action by all responsible governments. Several U.S. Government programs are in place to deal with this threat. They focus on: Measures to prevent access by terrorist groups to fissile material, particularly enriched uranium and plutonium, the basic fuel for nuclear bombs. Measures to strengthen international institutions to enable governments to deal more effectively with illicit trade in fissile materials and in equipment that can produce such materials. Measures to enhance international cooperation in intelligence sharing and law enforcement. Cooperative international defense activities designed to intercept illegal trafficking in fissile materials and equipment to produce these materials. Strengthening the capacity to monitor and detect illicit shipments of fissionable materials at entry points into the United States and, in cooperation with other countries, at key transportation nodes overseas.

Author : Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492382183

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Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Does DHS Have an Effective and Efficient Nuclear Detection Strategy? by Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives Pdf

Nuclear and radiological terrorism is my greatest fear. It would represent an unprecedented catastrophic event, causing enormous death, destruction, as well as long-term economic disruption. So it is critical that we continue our vigilance and oversight efforts in order to address this continuing threat. Our subcommittee hearing today will examine the current nuclear detection strategy of the Department of Homeland Security and assess whether that strategy is both effective and efficient in countering this threat. Today we will examine how the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture will detect and prevent a catastrophic nuclear terrorism event. Reliable and effective detection technology is critical to that effort. Unfortunately, in hearings before this subcommittee, we have seen a recurring theme: DHS struggling to manage its technology acquisition processes. We are hopeful that this situation will be quickly corrected since it is a vital part of our global architecture strategy.

Author : Paul Leventhal,Yonah Alexander
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038029554

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Nuclear Terrorism by Paul Leventhal,Yonah Alexander Pdf

Terroristers anvendelse af atomvåben er en dødelig trussel. Efterhånden som flere og flere labile stater erhverver sig nuklear viden og materialer vokser faren for at atomvåben kan falde i hænderne på terrorister og blive anvendt såvel nationalt som internationalt.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309286046

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Nationwide Response Issues After an Improvised Nuclear Device Attack by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events Pdf

Our nation faces the distinct possibility of a catastrophic terrorist attack using an improvised nuclear device (IND), according to international and U.S. intelligence. Detonation of an IND in a major U.S. city would result in tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of victims and would overwhelm public health, emergency response, and health care systems, not to mention creating unprecedented social and economic challenges. While preparing for an IND may seem futile at first glance, thousands of lives can be saved by informed planning and decision making prior to and following an attack. In 2009, the Institute of Medicine published the proceedings of a workshop assessing the health and medical preparedness for responding to an IND detonation. Since that time, multiple federal and other publications have added layers of detail to this conceptual framework, resulting in a significant body of literature and guidance. However, there has been only limited planning effort at the local level as much of the federal guidance has not been translated into action for states, cities and counties. According to an informal survey of community preparedness by the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), planning for a radiation incident ranked lowest in priority among other hazards by 2,800 local health departments. The focus of Nationwide Response Issues After an Improvised Nuclear Device Attack: Medical and Public Health Considerations for Neighboring Jurisdictions: Workshop Summary is on key response requirements faced by public health and health care systems in response to an IND detonation, especially those planning needs of outlying state and local jurisdictions from the detonation site. The specific meeting objectives were as follows: - Understand the differences between types of radiation incidents and implications of an IND attack on outlying communities. -Highlight current planning efforts at the federal, state, and local level as well as challenges to the implementation of operational plans. -Examine gaps in planning efforts and possible challenges and solutions. -Identify considerations for public health reception centers: how public health and health care interface with functions and staffing and how radiological assessments and triage be handled. -Discuss the possibilities and benefits of integration of disaster transport systems. -Explore roles of regional health care coalitions in coordination of health care response.

Author : Anja Dalgaard-Nielsen,Daniel Hamilton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134238248

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Transatlantic Homeland Security by Anja Dalgaard-Nielsen,Daniel Hamilton Pdf

This major new study presents both conceptual and practical guidance at a crucial time when intellectual and practical efforts to protect against the new terrorism should move beyond a purely domestic focus. Creating an effective and integrated national homeland security effort is a significant challenge. Europe and the United States have reacted differently to the emergence of mass casualty terrorism, but must work together to cope with the diverse issue areas, sectors, professions, and relevant actors involved in such a broad-based concept. The authors suggest that Europe and the US have a lot to gain by coordinating more closely, and that the exchange of experience is crucial as we attempt to stay ahead of a learning enemy.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health,Committee on Responding to the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309167925

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Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism by Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health,Committee on Responding to the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism Pdf

The Oklahoma City bombing, intentional crashing of airliners on September 11, 2001, and anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001 have made Americans acutely aware of the impacts of terrorism. These events and continued threats of terrorism have raised questions about the impact on the psychological health of the nation and how well the public health infrastructure is able to meet the psychological needs that will likely result. Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism highlights some of the critical issues in responding to the psychological needs that result from terrorism and provides possible options for intervention. The committee offers an example for a public health strategy that may serve as a base from which plans to prevent and respond to the psychological consequences of a variety of terrorism events can be formulated. The report includes recommendations for the training and education of service providers, ensuring appropriate guidelines for the protection of service providers, and developing public health surveillance for preevent, event, and postevent factors related to psychological consequences.

Author : Louis Rene Beres
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1987-06-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038256546

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Terrorism And Global Security by Louis Rene Beres Pdf