| ID | 130312 |
| Title Proper | Chemical weapons in the 21st century |
| Other Title Information | Syria and beyond |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Oppenheimer, Andy |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) |
The article focuses on chemical weapons (CW) in Syria. The August 21, 2013 mass chemical weapon bombardment in Syria is discussed. Other topics mentioned include the decommissioning of the Syrian arsenal by the United Nations' disarmament agency the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the civil war in Syria, and the dismantling of Syria's capability to produce CW. Also discussed are defenses against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons. |
| `In' analytical Note | Military Technology Vol.37, No.11; Nov.2013: p.60-65 |
| Journal Source | Military Technology Vol.37, No.11; Nov.2013: p.60-65 |
| Key Words | Chemical Weapons Disposal ; International Cooperation ; Syria-History ; Revolution, 2011 ; Chemical Weapons ; Disarmament ; Weapons of Mass Destruction ; Terrorism - Syria ; Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ; Civil War-Syria ; CBRN |