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Report says Iran in possession of chemical warheads
by Nick Rees on March 9, 2010

According to a report in the Kuwaiti daily Al-Siyassa, Iran's Islami Revolutionary Guard Corps has equipped missiles with chemical warheads.

Indian scientific experts call for better safeguards on hazardous materials
by Nick Rees on February 19, 2010

Scientific experts in India have asked industries to better safeguard hazardous chemicals and materials to keep them from falling into the wrong hands.

Ireland calls for tougher restrictions on bioweapons
by Nick Rees on February 11, 2010

A spokesman for Ireland's Labour Party has called for new legislation banning biological weapons to also include the prohibition of transmission of bioweapons through Irish airspace.

Denmark institutes new rules for handling certain biological substances
by Pat Dulnier on February 5, 2010

Beginning May 1, hospitals, researchers and companies in Denmark will be required to apply for a license to use certain substances that could be used to make biological weapons.

Nunn-Lugar Cooperative releases 2009 report
by Nick Rees on January 30, 2010

A summary of the progress of the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction programs for 2009 has been released by U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar.

Sen. Lugar honored for fight against chemical weapons
by Tina Redlup on January 19, 2010

An online poll has named Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) as the "2009 Arms Control Person of the Year," following his reception of the highest number of votes.

Barry Kellman addresses the House International Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism & Nonproliferation
by Ted Purlain on December 18, 2009

Following his staff briefing at the House International Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism & Nonproliferation yesterday, Barry Kellman, president of the International Security & Biopolicy Institute, spoke with BioPrepWatch.

U.S. stance on bioweapons important, doesn't need inspectors, professor says
by Nick Rees on December 14, 2009

The Obama administration's recently announced biological weapons stance is, Professor Barry Kellman of the International Security and Biopolicy institute said, "crucial and complicated," and, he said, so nuanced that its hard for the lay reader to grasp.

U.S. announces new biological weapons stance
by Nick Rees on December 10, 2009

The United States has officially unveiled its strategy to crack down on biological weapons, though the new plan does not include international enforcement, which continues the Bush administrations' rejection of binding verification plans.

European Union's counterterror measures questioned by chemical, biological experts
by Nick Rees on December 8, 2009

Industry representatives have said that new European Union counter-terrorist measures could increase administrative burdens on the chemical sector while duplicating security procedures.