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Strengthening the BWC
Biotechnology and the BWC
Bioterrorism Preparedness
Non-Proliferation
Strengthening the Biological
Weapons Convention (BWC)
Chairman's Draft
Protocol (provided by the Arms Control Association). This is
the full text of the Draft Protocol proposed by the Chairman of the
BWC Ad Hoc Group (AHG) to strengthen the Treaty regime. April
2001.
Executive
Summary of the Chairman's Draft Protocol by the Arms Control
Association. This provides an unofficial summary of the main issues
addressed in each section of the Chairman's Draft Protocol. May
2001.
Videos
on issues relevant of BWC Review Conference Process by the
Bradford Project on Strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons
Convention (BTWC). These videos provide a history of the BWC and
discuss some of the issues and occurrences of the Review Conference
process. This also look at potential strategies that might be
adopted by governments and NGOs prior to the resumption of this
process in November 2002.
Left in
Limbo: Review Conference Suspended on the Edge of Collapse by
Jenni Rissanen, Disarmament Diplomacy. This report considers the
acrimonious Fifth Review Conference of the BWC, focusing
specifically upon the various viewpoints and issues of
concern expressed by member states and NGOs involved in the
meeting. January-February 2002.
United Kingdom
Green Paper by the UK Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs. This paper sets out various routes for
compromise and constructive engagement in the months leading up to
the November resumption of the BWC Fifth Review Conference. April
2002.
Return to
Geneva: The United Kingdom Green Paper by Graham S. Pearson of
the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford. This paper
analyses the issues addressed in the United Kingdom Green Paper in
detail and in doing so points out its strengths and weaknesses.
This paper also gives some recommendations as to possible ways for
the UK Government to proceed. June 2002.
Biotechnology and the Biological
Weapons Convention
Biological
Weapons and Genetic Technologies by Genewatch. This briefing
series outlines three ways in which advances in the study of
genetics can influence the development of biological weapons. The
series also addresses the need for a strengthened BWC and
verification regime to ensure that biological agents and genetic
advances are not misused. September 2000 - August 2002.
Non-Lethal
Weapons Research in the US: Genetically Engineered Anti-Material
Weapons - The Sunshine Project. This paper discusses the
potential use of genetic engineering to create new biological
weapons. The report also emphasizes the potential danger of
anti-materiel agents and the need to address this threat when the
Fifth Review Conference Reconvenes. March 2002.
Bioterrorism Preparedness
Shining Light on "Dark Winter" by Tara O'Toole, Michael Mair,
and Thomas V. Inglesby. This is a report upon an exercise that
simulated a smallpox attack on the United Stats. This report
examines the potential problems that such a contagious biological
attack could pose for decision makers. February 2002.
The United
States Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and
Response Act of 2002 This is the full text of a new US Act
passed to defend against bioterrorism. Important aspects of the Act
include developing a national strategy for emergency preparedness
and tracking possession, transfer and use of dangerous biological
agents in the United States. The Act also emphasizes the need to
inspect imported food and ensure the safety of drinking water. May
2002.
National Preparedness for Bioterrorism and Other Public Health
Emergencies by the Democratic staff of the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. This is a summary of the United States Public Health
Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
that highlights some of the key elements of this new act.
Programme of Cooperation on Preparedness and Response to Biological
and Chemical Attacks by the Health and Consumer Protection
Directorate-General of the Commission of the European Communities.
This document outlines the aims, objectives and actions to be
carried out in a programme aimed at bolstering preparedness for
biological and chemical attacks across the European Union. December
2001.
G8
Global Partnership Against WMD Proliferation. This document
outlines the commitment of the members of the G8 to combat Weapons
of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation. This initiative focuses on
fighting the spread of materials of mass destruction, including
biological agents, in light of the potential terrorist threat to
security. They have agreed to spend up to $20,000 million over the
next 10 years to help Russia initially, and then other nations,
dismantle their stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction. June
2002.
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