| ID | 156589 |
| Title Proper | century of biological-weapons programs (1915–2015) |
| Other Title Information | reviewing the evidence |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Carus, W Seth |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article reviews what is known about the proliferation of biological-weapon programs during the past century. Collecting information on biological-weapon programs is difficult, even for intelligence organizations, and there is limited information available on the extent and character of past programs. A review of the open-source literature supports claims that twenty-three states had, probably had, or possibly had a program. The number of active programs has varied over time, from a low of zero in 1920 to a high of possibly as many as eight in 1990. Program size and sophistication also has varied enormously; most were small and unsophisticated, and many existed for only a short period of time. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 24, No.1-2; Feb-Mar 2017: p.129-153 |
| Journal Source | Nonproliferation Review Vol: 24 No 1-2 |
| Key Words | proliferation ; Biological weapons ; History |