Chemical Terrorism

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Commentary

Apr 18, 2017

The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria

Very little on the ground in Syria has changed since the U.S. missile strikes against the Assad regime. To translate this military action into policy gains, it will be necessary to follow up with increased diplomatic coordination with international partners and institutions.
Commentary

Apr 14, 2017

Why Would Assad Use Chemical Weapons?

The use of chemical weapons today provokes international condemnation, if not always action. Those who order their deployment risk being charged with war crimes. So why would Syria's President Bashar Assad use them?
Commentary

Apr 10, 2017

The Need for a Strategy from the Trump Administration

The Trump administration needs to articulate its policy toward Syria and Russia and its campaign to counter the Islamic State group. A coherent national security strategy could steer the U.S. through these complex problems.
Commentary

Apr 6, 2017

Why the Syria Chemical Attack Is a Big Problem for Putin

The growing use of chemicals and toxins as tools of assassination and terrorism are troubling trends. Global expressions of outrage over the latest attack in Syria could weaken Assad’s international support. Russia should listen and abandon its support for the regime while joining the international chorus of denunciation.
Commentary

Mar 7, 2017

Death by Nerve Gas: Two Arrests, Many Questions in Attack in Malaysia

Details about the murder of Kim Jong Un's half-brother are still being uncovered. If a firm connection to North Korea can be made, others in the region should react strongly. Otherwise, Kim may conclude that further provocations are worth it.
Commentary

Sep 27, 2016

Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorist Hands

As the Islamic State group and the Nusra Front seized territory in Syria and northern Iraq, they came upon military sites with chemical munitions and industrial facilities with toxic chemicals. Reducing such opportunities should be a priority.
Commentary

Mar 7, 2016

Deterring ISIS's Ambitions

Western leaders cannot discount the possibility that ISIS may attempt a chemical attack within their borders. They should look to the robust alliances, treaty regimes, and international organizations to which most of them already ascribe as one way to address this threat.
Research

Jul 27, 2009

Public Health Preparedness and Response to Chemical and Radiological Incidents: Functions, Practices, and Areas for Future Work

Discusses the role of public health agencies in emergency preparedness for and response to chemical and radiological incidents.
Commentary

Jun 7, 2004

How Can Individuals Be Better Prepared for Catastrophic Terrorist Attacks?

Published RAND commentary by RAND staff.
Research

Jan 1, 2004

What You Should Do to Prepare for and Respond to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks: Pocket Edition Survival Guide

The guide focuses on simple steps individuals can take to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks with chemical, biological, radiological (dirty bomb) and nuclear weapons.
Research

Jan 1, 2004

Gearing Up and Getting There: Improving Local Response to Chemical Terrorism

Identifies policies and organizational options at the local level that could save lives and reduce injuries from an act of chemical terrorism.
Press

Sep 10, 2003

RAND Advises Individuals on Actions to Protect Themselves in a Terrorist Attack

RAND today unveiled a strategy of simple steps that individuals can take to protect themselves from the harmful effects of potential terrorist attacks involving chemical, radiological, nuclear, and biological weapons.

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The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria

Why Would Assad Use Chemical Weapons?

The Need for a Strategy from the Trump Administration

Why the Syria Chemical Attack Is a Big Problem for Putin

Death by Nerve Gas: Two Arrests, Many Questions in Attack in Malaysia

Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorist Hands

Deterring ISIS's Ambitions

Public Health Preparedness and Response to Chemical and Radiological Incidents: Functions, Practices, and Areas for Future Work

How Can Individuals Be Better Prepared for Catastrophic Terrorist Attacks?

What You Should Do to Prepare for and Respond to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks: Pocket Edition Survival Guide

Gearing Up and Getting There: Improving Local Response to Chemical Terrorism

RAND Advises Individuals on Actions to Protect Themselves in a Terrorist Attack

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The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria

Why Would Assad Use Chemical Weapons?

The Need for a Strategy from the Trump Administration

Why the Syria Chemical Attack Is a Big Problem for Putin

Death by Nerve Gas: Two Arrests, Many Questions in Attack in Malaysia

Keep Chemical Weapons Out of Terrorist Hands

Deterring ISIS's Ambitions

Public Health Preparedness and Response to Chemical and Radiological Incidents: Functions, Practices, and Areas for Future Work

How Can Individuals Be Better Prepared for Catastrophic Terrorist Attacks?

What You Should Do to Prepare for and Respond to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks: Pocket Edition Survival Guide

Gearing Up and Getting There: Improving Local Response to Chemical Terrorism

RAND Advises Individuals on Actions to Protect Themselves in a Terrorist Attack

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