The Ban on Biological Weapons.

Abstract

The purpose of this unclassified study is to investigate the events that preceded the CBW policy statement in order to identify and evaluate the factors which contribute to the specific decision to ban biological weapons. Little has been written on why biological weapons were banned and it is hoped that this study will shed light on the reasons for the ban. Essential background informatin and definitions on biological warfare concepts, historical precedent, international agreements, past United States policies and the threat posed to the United States is necessary before a discussion of the specific factors. The factors behind the decision fall into three broad categories: domestic and international pressures, arms control considerations and biological weapon employment problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA067456

Entities

People

  • James H. Ramsden

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Warfare
  • Biological Weapons
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Nonlethal Agents
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Periodicals
  • Public Health
  • Riot Control Agents
  • United States

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.