We can characterize the 21 st century as the age of Terrorism, Terrorism has effected most of us ... more We can characterize the 21 st century as the age of Terrorism, Terrorism has effected most of us as one way or another. Among the modes of terrorism bio-terrorism can be most devastating because of its impact on the living world. Bio-terrorism can be defined as the use of microorganisms like bacteria, virus and fungi or toxins by the terrorist organizations or by extremist groups as weapons. And by the use of those weapons they can easily spread uncurable diseases and some extent global pandemics.1 The attraction of bioweapons in war, and for use in terroristic attacks is attributed to easy access to a wide range of disease-producing biological agents, to their low production costs, to their non-detection by routine security systems, and to their easy transportation from one place to another. In addition, novel and accessible technologies give rise to proliferation of such weapons that have implications for regional and global security. In counteraction of such threats, and in securing the culture and defence of peace, the need for leadership and example in devising preventive and protective strategies has been emphasized through international consultation and cooperation.
We can characterize the 21 st century as the age of Terrorism, Terrorism has effected most of us ... more We can characterize the 21 st century as the age of Terrorism, Terrorism has effected most of us as one way or another. Among the modes of terrorism bio-terrorism can be most devastating because of its impact on the living world. Bio-terrorism can be defined as the use of microorganisms like bacteria, virus and fungi or toxins by the terrorist organizations or by extremist groups as weapons. And by the use of those weapons they can easily spread uncurable diseases and some extent global pandemics.1 The attraction of bioweapons in war, and for use in terroristic attacks is attributed to easy access to a wide range of disease-producing biological agents, to their low production costs, to their non-detection by routine security systems, and to their easy transportation from one place to another. In addition, novel and accessible technologies give rise to proliferation of such weapons that have implications for regional and global security. In counteraction of such threats, and in securing the culture and defence of peace, the need for leadership and example in devising preventive and protective strategies has been emphasized through international consultation and cooperation.
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