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Controlling dangerous pathogens : a blueprint for U.S.-Russian cooperation : a report to the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program of the U.S. Department of Defense / U.S.-Russian Collaborative Program for Research and Monitoring of Pathogens of Global Importance Committee, National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, National Research Council.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
U.S.-Russian Collaborative Program for Research and Monitoring of Pathogens of Global Importance Committee.
Contributor:
Cooperative Threat Reduction Program of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Biological arms control--United States.
Biological arms control.
Biological arms control--Russia (Federation).
Biological arms control--International cooperation.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (ix, 79 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c1997.
Language Note:
English
Contents:
Contents
Preface
Executive Summary
Context
The Importance of U.S.-Russian Cooperation On Dangerous Pathogens
Establishing the Basis for Expanded Cooperation
Phase 1: A Pathogens Initiative
Phase 2: An Era of Sustained Cooperation Following the Pathogens Initiative
Costs
Pathogens Initiative
Phase 2: An Era of Longer-Term Sustained Cooperation
Anticipated Results of the Program
1. the Context for a Program of Bilateral Cooperation
The Dual-Use Dimension of Biotechnology
International Response To the Bw Threat
The Special Case of Russia
the Importance of U.S.-Russian Cooperation On Dangerous Pathogens
Transparency As A Response To Risk
Benefits
The Need for Coordination of U.S. Government Efforts
The Blueprint for Cooperation
2. Establishing the Basis for Long-Term Cooperation
Importance of Russian Participation In Joint Planning
Planning for Sustained Cooperation in the Long-Term
Initial Pilot Projects
Selection of the Institutes
Selection of the Initial Projects
Use of the Istc Mechanism
Value Added By the Nas Committee
Insights From the Pilot Projects
Principles To Guide Bilateral Cooperation
Organizing Research Activities in the Future
Criteria for Judging Research Proposals
Size And Scope of Research Projects
Financial Realities
A Good Basis for Future Cooperation
3. Phase 1: A Pathogens Initiative To Expand Cooperation
A Window of Opportunity for Initiating Joint Efforts
Recommendation for a Pathogens Initiative
Organizational Structure
Research Collaboration
Framework for the Effort
Involving Additional Russian Institutions
Supporting Activities
Project Development Activities
Estimated Cost
Anticipated Results
4. Phase 2: An Era of Sustained Cooperation
the Uncertain Future of Russia
A Model for Sustained Cooperation
Organizational Arrangements for a Phase 2 Program
General Characteristics of Phase 2
Technical Aspects of the Program
Epidemiology
Biosafety
Estimated Costs
Anticipated Benefits
A. Committee And Staff Biographies
Committee Members
Staff Members
B. Extract From Statement of Work of Dod/Nas Contract
Scope
Objectives
C Consultations And Visits
Consultations In United States
Consultations and visits In Russia
D Protocol for the Prohibition of the Use In War of Asphyxiating, Poisonous, Or Other Gases, Bacteriological Methods
E Convention On the Prohibtion of the Development, Production, And Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
OCLC:
883573295

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