Training

The Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Program (CBWNP) is engaged in a number of activities designed to broaden both public and academic understanding of chemical and biological weapons issues.

Monterey Institute of International Studies course offerings: CBWNP, other CNS staff members, and colleagues from the Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program (MonTREP), offer a variety of courses to Monterey Institute students and CNS certificate seekers on chemical and biological weapons topics. Included are a semester-long seminar on Chemical and Biological Weapons and Arms Control and workshops covering Chemical Weapons Technology and Biological Weapons Technology. Additionally, courses covering aspects of weapons of mass destruction nonproliferation, disarmament, and terrorism incorporate chemical and biological topics. These courses include Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction Nonproliferation, Export Controls, Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction, as well as numerous regionally focused courses.

Community involvement: CBWNP liaises with both local and regional law enforcement officials with the aim of increasing knowledge about aspects of chemical and biological weapons and WMD terrorism. CBWNP staff members also work with public health and emergency response professionals on these issues.

Conferences: CBWNP staff members provide guest lectures and attend conferences on topics in the field.

Websites: A "Chemical & Biological Weapons Resource Page" on the CNS website contains many documents and articles related to current issues in the field of chemical and biological weapons nonproliferation, disarmament, and preparedness. CBWNP staff members also regularly contribute to the Nuclear Threat Initiative website and to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency-sponsored "WMD Insights."

ChemBio Weapons and WMD Terrorism Listserv: Three times a week, CBWNP distributes an e-mail containing links to and key excerpts from articles and other resources about chemical and biological weapons and terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction. A searchable archive of past editions is available on the Nuclear Threat Initiative website. To subscribe to the free e-mail listserv service, please e-mail chembio-terror@miis.edu with the subject heading "subscribe" and your e-mail address in the message body.

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