Implications of the Pandemic for Terrorist Interest in Biological Weapons: Islamic State and Al-Qaeda Pandemic Case Studies

John V Parachini,Rohan Gunaratna

Implications of the Pandemic for Terrorist Interest in Biological Weapons: Islamic State and Al-Qaeda Pandemic Case Studies
Format
Paperback
Publisher
RAND Corporation
Country
United States
Published
15 July 2022
Pages
68
ISBN
9781977408587

Implications of the Pandemic for Terrorist Interest in Biological Weapons: Islamic State and Al-Qaeda Pandemic Case Studies

John V Parachini,Rohan Gunaratna

Some policymakers and analysts have expressed concern that weaknesses in responses to the COVID-19 pandemic will motivate terrorists to seek biological weapons. The prospect of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda pursuing biological weapons is not zero, but it is unlikely, given the difficulties involved and easier alternatives. This report discusses several measures that could enhance capabilities to address public health and military challenges.

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