Dual-Use Biological Equipment : Difficulties in Domestic Regulation.

Addresses challenges of regulating dual-use technologies, which have both civilian and military use and are often cited as lowering technical barriers to terrorist development of chemical and biological weapons. Discusses difficulties and potential advantages and disadvantages of applying domestic c...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Addresses challenges of regulating dual-use technologies, which have both civilian and military use and are often cited as lowering technical barriers to terrorist development of chemical and biological weapons. Discusses difficulties and potential advantages and disadvantages of applying domestic controls on dual-use biological equipment. Outlines current control mechanisms, recent Congressional action, and policy options.
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