Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC)

It is well recognized that modern technologies have dual use applications both for peaceful purposes as well as hostile use. Modern biology and bio-technology offer novel ways of manipulating basic… Continue reading Overview of National Implementation Measures for Use of Microorganisms – BTWC Concerns

• B. M. Gandhi
• July-September 2009
• CBW Magazine

Of the triad of weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons that have been the focus of attention followed by chemical weapons. But it must be remembered that there is an… Continue reading The Emerging Biological Weapons Threat and Proliferation

• Sudha Raman
• January-March 2009
• CBW Magazine

In December 2006 the States Parties to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the Final Document of their Sixth Five-Year Review Conference, agreed, in regard to Article IV… Continue reading Building a BTWC Education Module for Life Scientists

• Malcolm Dando
• January - March 2008
• CBW Magazine

There has been a growing concern over advances in scientific and technological innovations of concern to Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC). This issue has been discussed at number of… Continue reading Perspective on Implications of the Advances in Life Sciences and Technologies Related to BTWC

• B. M. Gandhi
• CBW Magazine

Anthrax has come into focus yet again with a letter received by a high profile office. According to media reports, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani received a postal package… Continue reading Anthrax Threat in Pakistan, Global Context and Regional Consequences

• Gunjan Singh
• CBW Magazine

Introduction

• Ajey Lele
• October 2006
• Strategic Analysis

In the post Cold War world, the term Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) emerged as a usable tool. This usage reached a crescendo with the 2002 Iraq disarmament crisis and the alleged existence of WMD in Iraq, which became the primary justification for the 2003 invasion of that country. The fear of WMD proliferation has generated grave concerns, given the increasing number and greater intensity of terrorist activities and their attempts to acquire WMD. Efforts to restrain the development and further spread of WMD have received greater focus in this environment of insecurity.

• Monalisa Joshi
• August 01, 2006
• IDSA Comments

• K. Santhanam
• January 2003
• Strategic Analysis