Weapons Of Terror

Author : Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission (Stockholm, Sweden),Hans Blix
Publisher : Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission (WMDC)
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCLA:L0108170713

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Weapons of Terror by Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission (Stockholm, Sweden),Hans Blix Pdf

Nuclear, biological and chemical weapons are designed to cause destruction on a vastly greater scale than any conventional weapons, with the potential to kill thousands in a single attack and with effects that may persist in the environment and in our bodies indefinitely. This report by the independent Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission, chaired by Dr Hans Blix, sets out 60 recommendations on how the world community, national governments and civil society should address this global challenge under the following headings: preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons; preventing nuclear terrorism; reducing the threat and numbers of existing nuclear weapons; moving from regulating nuclear weapons to outlawing them; biological and toxin weapons; chemical weapons; weapons of mass destruction (WMD) delivery means, missile defences and weapons in space; export controls, international assistance and non-governmental actors; compliance, verification, enforcement and the role of the United Nations.

Author : Christopher Dobson,Ronald Payne
Publisher : Springer
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1979-07-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349161119

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The Weapons of Terror by Christopher Dobson,Ronald Payne Pdf

Author : Jonathan B. Tucker
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0262700719

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Toxic Terror by Jonathan B. Tucker Pdf

In-depth case studies of twelve terrorist groups and individuals who, from 1946 to 1998, allegedly acquired or employed CBW agents. Policymakers, scholars, and the news media have been alarmed by the potential for chemical and biological weapons (CBW) terrorism, and the U.S. Congress has allocated billions of dollars for counterterrorism and "consequence management" programs. Driving these concerns are the global spread of scientific knowledge and technology relevant to CBW terrorism and the vulnerability of civilian populations to chemical and biological attacks. Notably lacking from the analysis, however, has been a careful assessment of the terrorists themselves. What types of terrorist groups or individuals are both capable of acquiring chemical and biological weapons and motivated to use them, and for what purposes? Further, what types of toxic agents would probably be produced, and how would they be delivered? Answers to these questions would enable policymakers to prepare for the most likely contingencies. To this end, Toxic Terror provides in-depth case studies of twelve terrorist groups and individuals who, from 1946 to 1998, allegedly acquired or employed CBW agents. The cases were researched from primary sources, including court documents, interviews, and declassified government files. By comparing the twelve cases, the book identifies characteristic motivations and patterns of behavior associated with CBW terrorism and provides an empirical basis for prudent, cost-effective strategies of prevention and response.

Author : Philippe-Joseph Salazar
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300223224

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Words are Weapons by Philippe-Joseph Salazar Pdf

The first book to offer a rigorous, sophisticated analysis of ISIS's rhetoric and why it is so persuasive ISIS wages war not only on the battlefield but also online and in the media. Through a close examination of the words and images ISIS uses, with particular attention to the "digital caliphate" on the web, Philippe-Joseph Salazar theorizes an aesthetic of ISIS and its self-presentation. As a philosopher and historian of ideas, well versed in both the Western and the Islamic traditions, Salazar posits an interpretation of Islam that places speech--the profession of faith--at the center of devotion and argues that evocation of the simple yet profound utterance of faith is what gives power to the rhetoric that ISIS and others employ. At the same time, Salazar contends that Western discourse has undergone a "rhetorical disarmament." To win the fight against ISIS and Islamic extremism, Western democracies, their media, politicians, and counterterrorism agencies must consider radically changing their approach to Islamic extremism.

Author : Jessica Stern
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0674003942

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The Ultimate Terrorists by Jessica Stern Pdf

As bad as they are, why aren't terrorists worse? With biological, chemical and nuclear weapons at hand, they easily could be. Jessica Stern argues that the nuclear threat of the Cold War has been replaced by the more imminent threat of terrorist attacks with weapons of mass destruction.

Author : Magnus Ranstorp,Magnus Normark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134013692

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Unconventional Weapons and International Terrorism by Magnus Ranstorp,Magnus Normark Pdf

In recent years, senior policy officials have highlighted increased signs of convergence between terrorism and unconventional (CBRN) weapons. Terrorism now involves technologies available to anyone, anywhere, anytime, deployed through innovative solutions. This indicates a new and more complex global security environment with increasing risks of terrorists trying to acquire and deploy a CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear) attack. This book addresses the critical importance of understanding innovation and decision-making between terrorist groups and unconventional weapons, and the difficulty in pinpointing what factors may drive violence escalation. It also underscores the necessity to understand the complex interaction between terrorist group dynamics and decision-making behaviour in relation to old and new technologies. Unconventional Weapons and International Terrorism seeks to identify a set of early warnings and critical indicators for possible future terrorist efforts to acquire and utilize unconventional CBRN weapons as a means to pursue their goals. It also discusses the challenge for intelligence analysis in handling threat convergence in the context of globalisation. The book will be of great interest to students of terrorism studies, counter-terrorism, nuclear proliferation, security studies and IR in general.

Author : James Bonomo
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833039651

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Stealing the Sword by James Bonomo Pdf

Part of a series examining the technology competition between security organizations and terrorist organizations, this report focuses on understanding how terrorist groups make technology choices and consequently how the United States can discourage their adoption of advanced conventional weapons. Five types of advanced conventional weapons are identified that could provide terrorists with a new and qualitatively different weapon capability: sniper rifles, squad-level weapons, antitank missiles, large limpet mines, and mortar systems. Two key methods of limiting the threat from these systems i.

Author : Russell D. Howard,James J. F. Forest
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0078026229

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Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism by Russell D. Howard,James J. F. Forest Pdf

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 nation’s 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.

Author : Anne Clunan,Peter R. Lavoy,Susan B. Martin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780804779814

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Terrorism, War, or Disease? by Anne Clunan,Peter R. Lavoy,Susan B. Martin Pdf

The use of biological warfare (BW) agents by states or terrorists is one of the world's most frightening security threats but, thus far, little attention has been devoted to understanding how to improve policies and procedures to identify and attribute BW events. Terrorism, War, or Disease? is the first book to examine the complex political, military, legal, and scientific challenges involved in determining when BW have been used and who has used them. Through detailed analysis of the most significant and controversial allegations of BW use from the Second World War to the present, internationally recognized experts assess past attempts at attribution of unusual biological events and draw lessons to improve our ability to counter these deadly silent killers. This volume presents the most comprehensive analysis of actual and alleged BW use, and provides an up-to-date evaluation of law enforcement, forensic epidemiology, and arms control measures available to policymakers to investigate and attribute suspected attacks.

Author : Sidney David Drell,Abraham D. Sofaer,George D. Wilson
Publisher : Library of Alabama Classics
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023672160

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The New Terror by Sidney David Drell,Abraham D. Sofaer,George D. Wilson Pdf

Leading thinkers answer questions about biological and chemical weapons.

Author : Nadine Gurr,Benjamin Cole
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857715081

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The New Face of Terrorism by Nadine Gurr,Benjamin Cole Pdf

Anthrax, smallpox, sarin, blister, blood and choking agents - the list of potential weapons of mass destruction is enormous and varied. It was once thought that technological problems would prevent terrorists developing these weapons whilst moral issues would stop them using them. That has now changed. The technical and organizational sophistication of the attacks on 11th September 2001 heralds a new era in the age-old war against terrorism. After these attacks, attention focused on the activities and capacities of Islamic extremist groups, such as Osama bin Laden's al-Qa'eda organisation, but the reality is that terrorist threats could come from almost any quarter. This revised edition is the comprehensive and sobering account of the possibilities - technological and political.

Author : John P. Caves,W. Seth Carus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Deterrence (Strategy)
ISBN : OCLC:1260632773

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The Future of Weapons of Mass Destruction: an Update by John P. Caves,W. Seth Carus Pdf

Author : Christopher Dobson,Ronald Payne
Publisher : New York, N.Y. : Facts on File
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UVA:X001451918

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The Terrorists by Christopher Dobson,Ronald Payne Pdf

Presents information on key terrorist organizations. Includes names of leaders, financiers, a chart of the international terrorist network and describes tactics and weapons.

Author : Walter Laqueur
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999-07-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0198027893

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The New Terrorism by Walter Laqueur Pdf

Recent attacks in Oklahoma City, at the World Trade Towers, and at American embassies in Africa demonstrate the horrifying consequences of a terrorist strike. But as technological advances make weapons of mass destruction frighteningly easy to acquire, a revolution is occurring in the very nature of terrorism--one that may make these attacks look like child's play. In The New Terrorism Walter Laqueur, one of the foremost experts on terrorism and international strategic affairs, recounts the history of terrorism and, more importantly, examines the future of terrorist activity worldwide. Laqueur traces the chilling trend away from terrorism perpetrated by groups of oppressed nationalists and radicals seeking political change to small clusters of fanatics bent on vengeance and simple destruction. Coinciding with this trend is the alarming availability of weapons of mass destruction. Chemical and biological weapons are cheap and relatively easy to make or buy. Even nuclear devices are increasingly feasible options for terrorists. And with the information age, cyber terrorism is just around the corner. Laqueur argues that as a new quasi-religious extreme right rises, with more personal and less ideological motivations than their left-wing counterparts, it is only a matter of time before the attainability of weapons of mass destruction creates a terrifying and unstable scenario. From militant separatism in Kashmir to state-sponsored extremism in Libya and ecoterrorism in the West, The New Terrorism offers a thorough account of terrorism in all its past and current manifestations. Most importantly, it casts a sober eye to the future, when the inevitable marriage of technology and fanaticism will give us all something new to think about.

Author : Benjamin Cole
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857736055

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The Changing Face of Terrorism by Benjamin Cole Pdf

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN), terrorism and the 'war on terror' are major features of international relations and global concern. Terrorist threats and actual violence have become increasingly dangerous and lethal since the 1970s. However, the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001 heralded a new era in terrorist action and were the culmination of a terror campaign against American targets world-wide. "The Changing Face of Terrorism" evaluates the continuing threat and counter-measures since 9/11 and into the 21st century. It is a sober and measured evaluation of the CBRN threat and argues that continuing terror attacks are inevitable and the 'war on terror' will be a continuing feature in international politics and military action. Benjamin Cole shows how effective counter-terrorist measures must be measured and based not only on effective police and military intelligence and action but on careful evaluation of the politics, motivations, scientific and technical abilities of groups - no terrorist group has made a nuclear device - and religious and personal motivation.