Publication

The articles in this edition of PRISM focus on 1) the evolution of the risk of nuclear terrorism as well as how the US and others have responded to it; 2) why it is unlikely that violent non-state actors could currently attain weapons of mass destruction (WMD), as well as how this situation could change; 3) the US’ counter-WMD strategy, and why Washington must clarify what activities to prioritize in this area; 4) the emergence of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons forensics, including its significance and practice in the military environment; 5) counterterrorism operations in Iraq since 2003, and much more.