There is an increasing threat of biological weapons with the ever evolving molecular biology; from genetically tailored viruses and microorganisms which are applied to build up new biological weapons. It poses a great deal of danger to the human existence, and it is expected to get even worse unless some measures are taken to stand against bioweapons (Block, 2001). Even though biologists say that a biological attack would have to be in a large scale, it is still a threat. If an attack occurred in Tokyo, what should stop them to do it again?
Biological weaponry is characterized with relative ease of delivery and it's not a new concept, it dates back to antiquity. Its mode of delivery has been improved over the years. With the technological advancements today in the biological field all over the world, keeping samples viable has become very simple. Some biological weapons are even cultured to adapt to a certain environment before their release (Block, 2001).
Radiological and Nuclear weapons pose the most threat in the world today. They are considered weapons of mass destruction. The danger is real that has brought a lot of reaction from the political and media forefront. Since the September 11, 2011 attacks, there have been increasing concerns whether terrorist groups could be building a nuclear or radiological weapon. The consequence of the nuclear and radiological attack is catastrophic and even though we do not know the threat, it warrants urgent action (Thorpe, 2013).
Keeping nuclear and radiological weapons viable has been simple just like biological weapons. They remain feasible for many years, for example, radioisotopes remain radioactive for millions of years. There are a lot of countries said to have nuclear weapons just sitting waiting for retaliation. These weapons are stable and can only be triggered and launched by people; they cannot go off by themselves (Thorpe, 2013).
References
Block, S. (2001). The Growing Threat of Biological Weapons. Amer. Sci., 89(1), 28. doi:10.1511/2001.1.28
Thorpe, N. (2013). Homeland Security Today: How the US Should Answer the Threats of a Nuclear or Radiological Attack. Hstoday.us. Retrieved 18 October 2014, from http://www.hstoday.us/blogs/guest-commentaries/blog/how-the-us-should-answer- the-threats-of-a-nuclear-or-radiological- attack/aeaba7597360c96ec39d93354ec6fedc.html
