Weapons of Mass Destruction Timeline

Apr 26 2013
Syria's Chemical Weapons Program
Syria's Chemical Weapons Program
Despite reports that the Syrian regime may have used sarin gas, the United States is skeptical about getting involved in the conflict.
Apr 22 2013
The Next Steps in Boston
Apr 17 2013
Iran: Another Provocation Over the Nuclear Program?
Iran: Another Provocation Over the Nuclear Program?
A recent announcement about uranium enrichment is largely rhetorical.
Apr 16 2013
Obstacles to a Deliverable North Korean Nuclear Warhead
Obstacles to a Deliverable North Korean Nuclear Warhead
Pyongyang must continue its nuclear tests if it wants to develop a nuclear missile capability.
Apr 09 2013
Ferocious, Weak and Crazy: The North Korean Strategy
Pyongyang has mastered the art of appearing unhinged in order to manipulate other powers.
Mar 07 2013
Bioterrorism and the Pandemic Potential
The media can make most potential pathogens appear far worse than the actual threat.
Feb 12 2013
North Korea's Nuclear Test
North Korea's Nuclear Test
Pyongyang's third nuclear test appears to be its largest to date.
Feb 12 2013
China After North Korea's Nuclear Test
China After North Korea's Nuclear Test
Each test leaves Chinese policy toward North Korea more and more in doubt.
Feb 05 2013
U.S.-Iranian Dialogue in Obama's Second Term
The United States is capitalizing on Iran's weakened position in the region to attempt another round of diplomacy with Tehran.
Dec 12 2012
In North Korean Launch, New but Limited Capabilities
The event was a small but significant step for country's weapons development program.
Oct 17 2012
Global Affairs with Robert D. Kaplan
The Next Nuclear Age
The new nuclear age is driven by religion and nationalism rather than ideology.
Sep 11 2012
Israel: Barak Calls For Private Airing Of Differences With U.S.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Sept. 11 that the United States and Israel should resolve their differences privately.

Overview

Contrary to their popular portrayal in the entertainment media, weapons of mass destruction actually are quite difficult to manufacture and effectively deploy. While jihadist groups such as al Qaeda have long plotted ways to use such weapons in strategic strikes, they are expensive, difficult to use and rarely effective in real-world applications.

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