Countering Biological Threats: Challenges for the Department of Defense's Nonproliferation Program Beyond the Former Soviet Union (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309131766)

In response to a request from the U.S. Congress, this book examines how the unique experience and extensive capabilities of the Department of Defense (DOD) can be extended to reduce the threat of bioterrorism within developing countries outside the former Soviet Union (FSU). During the past 12 years, DOD has invested $800 million in reducing the risk from bioterrorism with roots in the states of the FSU. The program's accomplishments are many fold. The risk of bioterrorism in other countries is too great for DOD not to be among the leaders in addressing threats beyond the FSU.

Taking into account possible sensitivities about a U.S. military presence, DOD should engage interested governments in about ten developing countries outside the FSU in biological threat reduction programs during the next five years. Whenever possible, DOD should partner with other organizations that have well established humanitarian reputations in the countries of interest. For example, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization should be considered as potential partners.

Author: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Development Security and Cooperation
ISBN-10: 0309131766
ISBN-13: 9780309131766
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 172