Seeking A Port In The Wmd Storm

Author : Barry R. Schneider
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : National security
ISBN : 9781428994393

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Seeking a Port in the WMD Storm by Barry R. Schneider Pdf

Like a ship running from a hurricane at sea, the United States Government is struggling to reach a safe port and shelter from a threatening WMD storm. In an era where some adversaries are perhaps on the cusp of achieving the capabilities to destroy forward deployed American military forces with nuclear weapons (e.g., in a future conflict with North Korea) or to kill thousands of Americans in our cities with aerosolized biological weapons (e.g., if Al Qaeda were to achieve the capability), the United States and its allies are racing to create effective chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) countermeasures. Serious gaps remain, however, and extreme vulnerabilities persist even a decade after Secretary Les Aspin announced the beginning of the Department of Defense (DoD) Counterproliferation Initiative (CPI). Much has been done since the CPI was launched in 1993, but much still must be accomplished before the United States can confidently either deter all adversaries from CBRN attacks or, at least, effectively neutralize any such attacks by a combination of effective counterforce targeting, active defenses, passive defenses, or the ability to recover through superb consequence management actions.

Author : Barry R. Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : National security
ISBN : OCLC:218431872

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Seeking a Port in the WMD Storm by Barry R. Schneider Pdf

Like a ship running from a hurricane at sea, the United States Government is struggling to reach a safe port and shelter from a threatening WMD storm. In an era where some adversaries are perhaps on the cusp of achieving the capabilities to destroy forward deployed American military forces with nuclear weapons (e.g., in a future conflict with North Korea) or to kill thousands of Americans in our cities with aerosolized biological weapons (e.g., if Al Qaeda were to achieve the capability), the United States and its allies are racing to create effective chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) countermeasures. Serious gaps remain, however, and extreme vulnerabilities persist even a decade after Secretary Les Aspin announced the beginning of the Department of Defense (DoD) Counterproliferation Initiative (CPI). Much has been done since the CPI was launched in 1993, but much still must be accomplished before the United States can confidently either deter all adversaries from CBRN attacks or, at least, effectively neutralize any such attacks by a combination of effective counterforce targeting, active defenses, passive defenses, or the ability to recover through superb consequence management actions. Much progress has been made in the decade since Secretary Aspin and his deputy, Dr. Ashton Carter, launched the DoD Counterproliferation Initiative. However, progress to date does not equate to success. Many additional steps must be taken before the United States and its allies can claim reasonable levels of preparedness in the effort to halt, thin out, manage, rollback, or counter the weapons of mass destruction threats posed by adversary states and groups. To evaluate the ideal and compare it to the present counterproliferation program, and identify the progress and shortfalls of the counterproliferation program, it is useful to look at the various elements where the Department of Defense is the lead agency before offering an overall assessment.

Author : Barry R. Schneider,Jim A. Davis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313080524

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Avoiding the Abyss by Barry R. Schneider,Jim A. Davis Pdf

In December 1993, Secretary of Defense Les Aspin announced the Counterproliferation Initiative, a response to President Clinton's assertion that if we do not stem the proliferation of the world's deadliest weapons, no democracy can feel secure. This timely book brings together contributions from a wide range of experts to help readers understand how far the nation has come since then—and what still needs to happen. Insightful essays examine: arms control treaty programs; export control regimes; interdiction; diplomatic/economic/political persuasion and sanctions; deterrence; counterforce; active and passive defense; and consequence management. Many positive changes have occurred since 1993. Regime changes in Iraq and South Africa have removed some WMD proliferation threats. Saddam Hussein has been overthrown, and a new Iraq is beginning to emerge. South Africa's clandestine WMD program has apparently ended. Libya announced it has given up its efforts to have active WMD programs. The Taliban and al Qaeda have been routed in Afghanistan, probably delaying efforts to develop or buy WMD. Yet, states continue to develop and export WMD and/or their delivery systems. As many as 30 states are still believed to have either a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons program. Some have all three. India and Pakistan have acknowledged programs. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the scientist who directed the Pakistani A-bomb program, has admitted selling nuclear weapons designs, and nuclear enrichment equipment to Libya, Iran, and North Korea. His colleagues have held discussions with al Qaeda representatives. Ayman Al-Zawahiri, number two in the al Qaeda chain of command, claims that the terrorist organization has several suitcase A-bombs from the Former Soviet Union. It appears clear to many that Iran has a desire to develop nuclear weapons. Syria still has a chemical weapons program. North Korea's WMD profile has escalated. As Avoiding the Abyss so convincingly demonstrates, much has been accomplished since the Counterproliferation Initiative was launched-but much work still lies ahead. It is an important story for every American.

Author : Jim A. Davis,Barry R. Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015062445823

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Avoiding the Abyss by Jim A. Davis,Barry R. Schneider Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1206 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066180392

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000043063406

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Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program: Seapower by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services Pdf

Author : Yee-Kuang Heng
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317101642

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Managing Global Risks in the Urban Age by Yee-Kuang Heng Pdf

The first full-length exposition of what it terms a global city-global risks nexus, this volume crosses disciplinary boundaries to draw upon research from Security Studies; Geography; Sociology; and Urban Studies. Innovative in its approach integrating theories about Global Cities with those positing a Global Risk Society, Yee-Kuang Heng positions this research in the midst of two concurrent global trends that will gain more significance in coming years. The world is experiencing the consequences of not only rapid globalisation, but also urbanization. In 2008, the UN declared that more than half the world’s population was now urban. At the same time, highly connected global cities like New York, London, Tokyo and Singapore also face rapidly spreading global risks such as pandemics and financial crises. Unique in developing a typology of global risks that threaten a global city like Singapore, beyond its Asian focus, the book also draws out thematic and policy lessons pertinent to other global cities. ’Global cities’ do not simply materialize. They are dependent on a range of stakeholders at various levels that produce and re-produce its command and control capabilities, in the face of global risks. Singapore’s experiences managing global risks in the financial; aviation; and maritime domains are common concerns shared by many countries and cities that have, or aspire to develop, similar critical infrastructure.

Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1952 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : CD-ROMs
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116475575

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Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States by United States. Congress. House Pdf

Some vols. include supplemental journals of "such proceedings of the sessions, as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards taken off by the order of the House".

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000033083094

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Iraq: Can Saddam be Overthrown? by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Pdf

Author : National Intelligence Council
Publisher : Cosimo Reports
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646794974

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Global Trends 2040 by National Intelligence Council Pdf

"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.

Author : Robert Looney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135165925

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Handbook of US-Middle East Relations by Robert Looney Pdf

Divided into three sections, the Handbook of US-Middle East Relations provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of contemporary US-Middle East relations in historical perspective. With chapters contributed by leading experts in the field, this Handbook will be of use to academics, students and researchers in international relations, policy analysts, media professionals and government officials. Part I: Factors Affecting US Relations contains essays including Globalization, Energy Security, Wars and Revolution, Peace Processes, US Foreign Aid Policy to the Middle East, and US Relations with Islamic Groups in the Middle East. Part II: Perceptions of US Relations contains essays on how US policies are viewed, including The View from the Arab Street, The View from Palestine, The View from Pakistan and The View from Kurdistan. Part III: US Relations at the Country Level comprise essays detailing relations between the USA and countries and areas in the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Tunisia, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Algeria and Bahrain. A comprehensive index completes the volume.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428994188

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Air & Space Power Journal spr 03 by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : LOC:0010143588A

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Compilation of Hearings on National Security Issues by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCAL:B5142533

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Proliferation and U.S. Export Controls by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Pdf

Author : Robert Litwak
Publisher : Woodrow Wilson Center Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000-02-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 0943875978

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Rogue States and U.S. Foreign Policy by Robert Litwak Pdf

President Clinton and other U.S. officials have warned that "rogue states" pose a major threat to international peace in the post-Cold War era. But what exactly is a rogue state? Does the concept foster a sound approach to foreign policy, or is it, in the end, no more than a counterproductive political epithet? Robert Litwak traces the origins and development of rogue state policy and then assesses its efficacy through detailed case studies of Iraq, Iran, and North Korea. He shows that the policy is politically selective, inhibits the ability of U.S. policymakers to adapt to changed conditions, and has been rejected by the United States' major allies. Litwak concludes that by lumping and demonizing a disparate group of countries, the rogue state approach obscures understanding and distorts policymaking. In place of a generic and constricting strategy, he argues for the development of "differentiated" strategies of containment, tailored to the particular circumstances within individual states.