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):

Nuclear facilities.

Nuclear power plants.

Scientists.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2014

Summary:

Provides information on 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 goals and objectives of these programs, and addresses potential issues for Congress regarding program oversight and related budget requests. 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

Notes:

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Other Format:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-FDT-0842

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license