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1. Intelligence, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism

Author

Patrick F. Walsh and Patrick F. Walsh

Subjects
Intelligence service, National security, Bioterrorism, Bioterrorism--Prevention, Biosecurity
Abstract

This book explores how potential bio-threats and risks may evolve post 9/11 given the rapid changes in biotechnology and synthetic biology. It also explores what role intelligence communities can play in understanding threats and risks. It argues that although bio-threats and risks are largely low probability and high impact in nature, intelligence in ‘Five Eyes'countries remain insufficiently prepared to understand them. This book identifies key areas where intelligence reforms need to take place including a more strategic and systematic collaboration between national security/law enforcement intelligence and the scientific community. It is aimed at intelligence analysts, those in the scientific community working on health security threats, policy makers and researchers working on biosecurity and bioterrorism threats and risks.

Published
2018

2. Should Life Science Information Be Restricted?

Author

Kaser, Dick

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *BIOTERRORISM, *BIOTECHNOLOGY, *SCIENCE, *SCIENTIFIC communication, *ANTHRAX
Abstract

Discusses whether scientific communication can stay open in an age of bioterrorism. Whether the scientists should continue publishing their findings or if they should go undercover with their work; National security and anthrax; Claim that open discourse is required for a nation to lead in science; Publication of a paper by Eckard Wimmer in the July 2002 issue of 'Science' magazine on how to manufacture the polio virus; 'Science' chastised for printing the paper; Statement that the harm in publishing information may be greater than the benefits; Whether biodefense is the best offense. INSET: Why All the Fuss? Nothing Has Changed, Say Officials.

Published
2003