Terrorism

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This paper assesses the likelihood of a terrorist group using chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) weapons. The paper describes some of the possible effects of CBRN weapons used by terrorists and discusses the value these weapons would have for the terrorist. In an attempt to brief national policy makers, the paper lists the principal terrorist threats in terms of groups or specific operations. The paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the intelligence system for dealing with terrorism. The paper explores the targets a terrorist leader is likely to attack for maximum effectiveness.

Outline
CBRN Weapons
Possible Effects of CBRN Weapons
Value of CBRN Weapons for the Terrorist
Principal Terrorist Threats
The Intelligence System
Maximum Effect Targets

From the Paper:

"Renowned persons in the US, has been expressive in their claim that a terrorist CBRN assault is looming. Bill Clinton, President of the United States declared in a January 1999 featured writing in the New York Times that there are increased chances that a terrorist gang would unleash a chemical weapon in the land of America in the coming few years. Senator Sam Nunn declared that the danger of terrorist assault on the cities of America through CBRN has attained a stage where a daring and strong endeavor is necessary. This is an obvious and current threat to the American citizens that needs an opportune reaction. According to FBI Director Louis Freeh who stated in 1997 purchase, propagation, endangered or real use of weapons of mass destruction -WMD by a terrorist gang or persons constitutes one of the serious dangers to the United States. Richard Lugar -the Presidential candidate took a sequence of costly television spots during the year 1999 to exhibit the serious danger caused by nuclear terrorism."

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