Accession Number:

ADP013377

Title:

Chemical and Biological Terrorism: A Brazillian Perspective

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

UNIVERSIDADE DO VALE DO ITAJAI SANTA CATARINA (BRAZIL)

Personal Author(s):

• Santana, Guilherme G.

Report Date:

2001-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

While several regions in the world suffer the increase of terrorism threat of both conventional or chemical and biological nature, Brazil has been largely immune to such situation. This paper analyses the Federal Governments position in relation to chemical and biological terronsm and assesses the current prevention and response capability to such an event.

Descriptors:

• *DEFENSE PLANNING
• *CHEMICAL AGENT TERRORISM
• GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
• RESPONSE
• THREAT EVALUATION
• PREVENTION
• BRAZIL

Subject Categories:

• Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE