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Tokyo terror and chemical arms control

Journal Article · · Arms Control Today
OSTI ID:433525

The nerve gas attack in the Tokyo subway underscores the extreme vulnerability of urban society to terrorist attacks. The best defense is improved intelligence of potential terrorists and domestic laws permitting pre-emptive action when there is probable cause. If the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) were in force, all 159 signatories would be required to have such laws. The author examies the threat and provides some political insights.

OSTI ID:
433525
Journal Information:
Arms Control Today, Journal Name: Arms Control Today Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 25; ISSN 0196-125X; ISSN ACOTEB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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