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"OPCW Releases Third Report by Investigation and Identification Team - Reasonable grounds to identify Syrian Arab Air Forces as perpetrators of 2018 Douma chemical attack"
OPCW Releases Third Report by Investigation and Identification Team
Reasonable grounds to identify Syrian Arab Air Forces as perpetrators of 2018 Douma chemical attack
www.opcw.org
and then through the rapid development of specific, narrow-spectrum medical countermeasures.
The aim is to acquire the capability to address unknown or yet to be identified chemical and biological threats (including naturally occurring diseases) first through the deployment of existing non-specific, broad-spectrum medical countermeasures
Here is the document, which describes a two-pronged approach based broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum medical countermeasures.
https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jan/10/2003142624/-1/-1/0/APPROACH-RDA-MCM-TEST-PRODUCTS.PDF
DOD Aims to Shield Warfighters From Novel Biological Agents
DOD Aims to Shield Warfighters From Novel Biological Agents
The Department of Defense is modernizing its approach for developing medical countermeasures to protect warfighters from novel biological agents.
www.defense.gov
The Defense Department is overhauling its approach to countering biological and chemical weapons, as potential adversaries such as Russia and China rush to create threats that are easier to use and can evade traditional defenses.
New worldwide threats prompt Pentagon to overhaul chem-bio defenses
The department is shifting its approach as new technology hits the battlefield.
www.politico.com
BREAKING: German authorities have arrested an Iranian man on suspicion of planning a chemical attack. They say he had obtained ricin and cyanide and was motivated by Islamic extremism.
Germany: Iranians held in suspected poison plot after US tip
BERLIN (AP) — Two Iranian men have been detained in Germany following a tip from U.S. security officials that ...
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Professor Stefano Costanzi Attends Conference of States CSP-27 - Advocating for a world free of chemical weapons: the 27th Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention @AmericanU @AUcollege
Professor Stefano Costanzi Attends CSP-27 at The Hague
Advocating for a world free of chemical weapons: the 27th Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention
www.american.edu
@OPCW Honored to be at #CSP27 to contribute to the global effort towards chemical disarmament and nonproliferation . Here is my Statement on Next Steps in Expanding the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedules https://www.opcw.org/sites/default/files/documents/2022/11/CSP-27%20Individual%20NGO%20Statement_%20Updating_Changing%20the%20CWC%20Schedules%20%282%29.pdf @AmericanU @AUcollege
#CivilSociety participation is an essential element of #CSP27. #NGOs advocate for chemical #disarmament and help promote public understanding of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention.
▶️ Watch NGO video statements and read written statements ➡️ http://opcw.org/csp27ngo
#NGOvoicesOPCW
Congratulations to Paul Walker and Leanne Quinn with medal and certificate to @cwccoalition for the OPCW - Hague Award. @PublicHealth @PaulWalkerGG
🏅 Congratulations Population Protection Institute of the #CzechRepublic!
The #OPCWTheHagueAward recognises PPI for its extensive efforts to ensure preparedness in case of #chemical emergencies. PPI has trained more than 600 experts from around the 🌍, incl #FirstResponders.
🏅 Congratulations Special Risks Brigade of the #Argentine Federal Police!
The #OPCWTheHagueAward recognises the Brigade for its significant work to ensure #chemical emergency preparedness, including training #FirstResponders.
We are proud to host the Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference #CWD2023
Registration and abstract submission have now opened
For more information and a discount for early booking http://bit.ly/CWD2023
Photo: @USMC Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck
We are deeply honored for the recognition and appreciative of all of those who are part of and who help support the @cwccoalition https://twitter.com/OPCW/status/1596174105505660930
🏅 Congratulations @cwccoalition!
The #OPCWTheHaugeAward recognises the Coalition for extensively advocating for the goals of the CWC through focused #CivilSociety action, incl promoting participation of civil society, industry, academia, and #NGOs in #ChemicalWeapons issues.
🏅 Congratulations @cwccoalition!
The #OPCWTheHaugeAward recognises the Coalition for extensively advocating for the goals of the CWC through focused #CivilSociety action, incl promoting participation of civil society, industry, academia, and #NGOs in #ChemicalWeapons issues.
@bwiedwards For a series of papers & reports from civil society with proposals & recommendations for the CWC Rev Con, see the @cwccoalition website (and let us know if you are aware one that should be included in the collection).
https://www.cwccoalition.org/revcon5-policy-recommendations/
@bwiedwards Excellent primer from @bwiedwards. Not only for the BWC, but for the CWC and its upcoming Rev Con too (May 2023).
"Many of the parts aren’t under export controls, and can easily be bought over the internet and shipped to
Iran through other countries that draw less attention..." @WSJ
The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ): "Iran Built Its Drones With Parts From West"
This is a good example of how dual-use technology and transshipments make export controls difficult.
WSJ News Exclusive | Ukrainian Analysis Identifies Western Supply Chain Behind Iran’s Drones
Russia’s use of unmanned aircraft provided by Tehran and assembled with foreign-made parts demonstrates the limits of international sanctions.
www.wsj.com