Preparing civil defence against chemical and biological weapon attacks: The imperative role of media In the new world of advanced science and technology, the nature of terrorism has assumed its worst manifestation. The 2008 Mumbai attack proved that terrorists aim at creating havoc and… Continue reading Preparing civil defence against chemical and biological weapon attacks: The imperative role of media Anshu Joshi January-June 2014 CBW Magazine
The Geneva Conference on Syria: What Will It Deliver? The UN is convening a conference on Syria in Montreux from January 22 with 30 odd states including India attending the meet. While the US is standing in the way of Iran’s participation, Russia has stated clearly that Iran’s absence will prevent the conference from delivering the intended results. K. P. Fabian January 20, 2014 IDSA Comments
The Fear of Syrian Chemical and Biological Weapons The protracted sectarian conflict in Syria has brought focus on its chemical and biological weapons capability. The West contemplated that the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria might use chemical weapons… Continue reading The Fear of Syrian Chemical and Biological Weapons Saurabh Mishra January-June 2014 CBW Magazine
Ebolavirus: A Brief Introduction 21st century scientific advancement in the healthcare sector seems to be helpless in front of a viral disease that is spreading terror in Africa and in the minds of global… Continue reading Ebolavirus: A Brief Introduction Shyam Hari January-June 2014 CBW Magazine
From the Editor While it is commonly believed that the time for major wars has passed, thesecurity environment is becoming more complex. We should, however,remember that whereas there has been no global war after 1945 and noideological war after 1991, the world has not witnessed an absence ofconflict either. Besides the ongoing regional contestations and bilateraldisputes involving sovereignty we are now faced with internal wars of highintensity, often with deep external involvement.
