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Countering Biological Terrorism in the U.S.: An Understanding of Issues and Status 29 June, 1999 BOOK RELEASE Arlington, VA - Countering Biological Terrorism in the U.S.: An Understanding of Issues and Status presents the results of a Potomac Institute for Policy Studies examination of the current biological weapons threat. The determination of the report is that biological weapons pose a significant and increasing risk, and that the national security strategy of the U.S. is inadequate and inappropriate to counter this type of attack. Military and civilian experts collaborate in this extraordinary analysis of the threats posed to the U.S. by easily obtainable biological weapons, and the growth of nihilistic terrorist groups who are more concerned with inflicting high fatalities than with attracting public sympathy for their cause. It examines the current strategic environment in which unconventional attacks may be mounted on the U.S. by non-traditional foes. It also reviews the efforts of the U.S. Government to overcome these weapons, immediately detect their use, and develop strategies and specialized response teams for the handling of such emergencies. Each member of the Countering Biological Terrorism Panel presents a paper in their field of expertise which examines a particular facet in detail, including threat group dynamics, the federal response plan, Pentagon support to civil authorities, social/civil infrastructure, likely pathogens, medical responses, special operations responses, and advanced technologies to overcome the threat and improve civilian medical responses. An introductory chapter also serves to summarize the more important "connective" themes and ideas from individual papers, contributing to a holistic view of this important topic. Coeditors include: Dr. Yonah Alexander, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Ms. Janice Graham, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Mr. David Siegrist, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Contributors include: Mr. Peter Benwell-Lejeune, BLE Incorporated/Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Adjunct Fellow Mr. John Bosma, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Dr. Bert Brown, Forensic Medical Advisory Service/Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Board of Regents Ambassador Morris Busby, BGI Consulting Dr. Richard L. Crowell, MCP-Hahnemann University School of Medicine Dr. Randy Curry, University of Missouri, Columbia Mr. Arthur ("Mick") Donahue, Security Management International Dr. Regina Dugan, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency General Al Gray, USMC (Ret.)/Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Senior Follow and Board of Regents Mr. Peter Hinkle, Pacific Sierra Research Corporation Dr. Robert Kupperman, CSIS/Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Board of Regents Mr. Alfred Meltzer, Dyn Corporation Ms. Stephanie Tennyson, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit policy research institute that provides nonpartisan analysis of technology and technology policy to leaders in government, industry and academia. As the logo suggests, the Institute's work reflects the summation of technology's effects on business and government. With a reputation for fierce objectivity, the Institute has conducted studies on a wide range of technology and technology policy topics, including defense acquisition reform, dual use technology, space commercialization, cyber-terrorism and biological terrorism.
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