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By Saša Obradović Internal Control Inspector at the Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center, Saša Obradović, writes that accurate and up-to-date data is crucial for the success of mine action. The history of the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia...
OPCW Director-General visits UK, meets with Minister of State for Energy Security, other high officials, to discuss global security and technological advances High-level discussions covered the evolving global security landscape and efforts to address chemical threats. Click here...

Optimizing EOD/IED X-ray Imaging in CBRNe Environments

By Scanna Scanna discusses the benefits of computed and digital radiography for EOD/IED threat response in CBRNe environments, and introduces their ScanSilc DR and ScanX...

Salvaging Innocence: Addressing Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response 

By Frank Rando Frank Rando highlights the most important considerations in pediatric CBRN care with reference to historical case studies from Japan, Italy, and elsewhere. One...

Forjando Alianzas: La Unidad CHEMEX de INTERPOL en América del Sur

Por Leonel Carlos Guerrieri El. Sr. Leonel Carlos Guerrieri, Punto Focal Regional de Explosivos para América del Sur, de la Unidad de Prevención de Terrorismo...

Polar Pathogens

By Jeffrey P. Lee Jeffrey P. Lee discusses the work of researchers, military operators, and academics analyzing “zombie” viruses in the Arctic. Disclaimer: This article is...

Implementing Efficient and Effective CBRN Threat Mitigation in Kenya

By David Makan Masai Expert and instructor David Makan Masai details recent CBRN trainings, exercises, and initiatives in Kenya, and outlines some challenges facing the...

10th Edition of NCT USA Takes Place in Edgewood, MD

North America's leading joint conference, exhibition, and training event - NCT USA - has taken place in Edgewood, MD, from September 3-5 at Aberdeen...

U.S. DTRA Collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Alexis J. Gartner Alexis J. Gartner outlines the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s work on weapons of mass destruction non-proliferation in USSOUTHCOM’s area of...

East Palestine: Transforming Crisis Communication into Information Architecture

By Jenny Vincent & David Shultz 18 months after the catastrophic derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in East Palestine, Ohio, Jenny Vincent and...

OPCW News August 2024

Andorra contributes to OPCW initiatives to support victims and chemical incident preparedness Andorra’s EUR 10,000 contribution will support training for national response teams and ensure...

MCMs for Radiation Exposure: The Importance of Biodosimetry Diagnostics

By Dr. Mary Sproull Dr. Mary Sproull explores the potential of biodosimetry as an essential medical countermeasure in the management of radiation injuries. In the realm...

Cooperación Internacional: Apoyo de la DQBRN del Ejército Brasileño al Paraguay

Por Col. Alexandre Vasconcelos El Coronel Alexandre Vasconcelos del Ejército Brasileño describe las acciones y entrenamientos de defensa ante las amenazas químicas, biológicas, radiológicas y nucleares entre...

Tropical Nights, Burning Eyes: Chloropicrin in Hawaii

By Markus K. Binder Having recently gained international attention after allegations of Russian use in Ukraine, chloropicrin attacks remain a subject of interest in a...

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