The Evolution of Cooperative Threat Reduction : Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biological warfare.

Nuclear weapons.

Terrorism.

Nuclear facilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (53 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Discusses wide range of programs that the U.S. is pursuing to secure and eliminate chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and materials and to prevent hostile nations and terrorist organizations from gaining access to these weapons or the knowledge and materials needed to manufacture and use them. Reviews evolution of these programs, demonstrating how the goals and objectives have changed over the years. Provides information on individual programs designed to secure and eliminate nuclear weapons and materials, secure borders and improve export controls, eliminate chemical weapons, secure biological pathogens, and redirect scientists with knowledge of CBRN weapons. Addresses issues for Congress regarding oversight of these programs, and reviews related budget requests.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Evolution of Cooperative Threat Reduction

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.