21st Century Prometheus: Managing CBRN Safety and Security Affected by Cutting-E

Description: 21st Century Prometheus by Maurizio Martellini, Ralf Trapp This book describes the evolving CBRN risk landscape and highlights advances in the "core" CBRN technologies, including when combined with (improvised) explosive devices (CBRNe threats). FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book describes the evolving CBRN risk landscape and highlights advances in the "core" CBRN technologies, including when combined with (improvised) explosive devices (CBRNe threats). It analyses how associated technologies create new safety and security risks, challenging certain assumptions that underlie current control regimes. The book also shows how technologies can be enablers for more effective strategies to mitigate these risks.21st-century safety and security risks emanating from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials – whether resulting from natural events, accidents or malevolent use - are increasingly shaped by technologies that enable their development, production or use in ways that differ from the past. Artificial intelligence, the use of cyberspace, the revolution in the life sciences, new manufacturing methods, new platforms and equipment for agent delivery, hypersonic weapons systems, information tools utilised in hybrid warfare – these and other technologies are reshaping the global security environment and CBRN landscape. They are leading to a growing potential for highly targeted violence, and they can lead to greater instability and vulnerability worldwide. At the same time, technology offers solutions to manage CBRN risks. Examples are faster detection, more accurate characterisation of the nature and origin of CBRN agents, new forensic investigation methods, or new medical treatments for victims of CBRN incidents. New educational concepts help to foster a culture of responsibility in science and technology and strengthen governance. New training methods help develop practical skills to manage CBRN risks more effectively.The book concludes that there is a growing need for a holistic framework towards CBRN risk mitigation. Traditional arms control mechanisms such as global, regional or bilateral treaties and export controls are still needed, as they provide a necessary legal and institutional framework. But laws and technology denial alone will not suffice, and institutional mechanisms can at times be weak. Given the pace of technological progress and the diffusion of critical knowledge, tools and materials, policymakers must accept that CBRN risks cannot be eliminated altogether. Instead, society has to learn to manage these risks and develop resilience against them. This requires a "softer", broadly based multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, industry, the research and development communities, educators, and civil society. Furthermore, educating policymakers that cutting-edge technologies may seriously affect global strategic stability could create incentives for developing a more creative and contemporary arms control strategy that fosters cooperation rather than incremental polarisation. Back Cover This book describes the evolving CBRN risk landscape and highlights advances in the "core" CBRN technologies, including when combined with (improvised) explosive devices (CBRNe threats). It analyses how associated technologies create new safety and security risks, challenging certain assumptions that underlie current control regimes. The book also shows how technologies can be enablers for more effective strategies to mitigate these risks. 21st-century safety and security risks emanating from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials - whether resulting from natural events, accidents or malevolent use - are increasingly shaped by technologies that enable their development, production or use in ways that differ from the past. Artificial intelligence, the use of cyberspace, the revolution in the life sciences, new manufacturing methods, new platforms and equipment for agent delivery, hypersonic weapons systems, information tools utilised in hybrid warfare - these and other technologies are reshaping the global security environment and CBRN landscape. They are leading to a growing potential for highly targeted violence, and they can lead to greater instability and vulnerability worldwide. At the same time, technology offers solutions to manage CBRN risks. Examples are faster detection, more accurate characterisation of the nature and origin of CBRN agents, new forensic investigation methods, or new medical treatments for victims of CBRN incidents. New educational concepts help to foster a culture of responsibility in science and technology and strengthen governance. New training methods help develop practical skills to manage CBRN risks more effectively. The book concludes that there is a growing need for a holistic framework towards CBRN risk mitigation. Traditional arms control mechanisms such as global, regional or bilateral treaties and export controls are still needed, as they provide a necessary legal and institutional framework. But laws and technology denial alone will not suffice, and institutional mechanisms can at times be weak. Given the pace of technological progress and the diffusion of critical knowledge, tools and materials, policymakers must accept that CBRN risks cannot be eliminated altogether. Instead, society has to learn to manage these risks and develop resilience against them. This requires a "softer", broadly based multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, industry, the research and development communities, educators, and civil society. Furthermore, educating policymakers that cutting-edge technologies may seriously affect global strategic stability could create incentives for developing a more creative and contemporary arms control strategy that fosters cooperation rather than incremental polarisation. Author Biography Maurizio Martellini (State University of Insubria, Como, Italy) is an expert in non-proliferation and disarmament issues, CBRNe safety and security. He has co-authored numerous publications as well as specific case studies. He is Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics, holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Pavia and has been Senior Scholar at the Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs on International Security program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, US. His fields of Research and Analysis include also CBRN non-proliferation and regulation, cyber security, global scientists engagement, edging technologies with dual use purpose, science and engineering diplomacy and CBRN education and awareness. He has also been Consultant of Italian MFA and Team Leader or Key Expert in several EU CBRN CoE projects.Ralf Trapp (independent consultant) is a chemist and toxicologist by training. He has worked for more than 35 years on technical, legal and policy issues related to the disarmament of chemical and biological weapons. His field of work included verification and inspection methodologies, the assessment of the impact of advances in science and technology on arms control, and the relationship between arms control and international cooperation. He participated in the negotiations of the Chemical Weapons Convention, served 13 years in senior positions at the OPCW, and works today as a consultant on chemical and biological weapons arms control, safety and security. He has collaborated with, amongst others, the United Nations, the OPCW, the European Commission, the ICRC, and research groups such as the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the Harvard Sussex Programme, Bath University and Spiez Laboratory. Table of Contents Introduction.- Part I The Changing CBRN Risk Landscape.- The XXI Century: The Epoch of Advanced Military Systems and Growing Vulnerabilities.- The Dark Side of Nuclear Energy: Risks of Proliferation from Domestic Fuel Cycle Technologies.- Chemical and Biological Risks in the 21st Century.- Neuroscience-Based Weapons.- Hybrid Emerging Threats and AI Information Warfare: The Story of the Cyber-AI Deception Machine.- Artificial Intelligence and Warfare.- Artificial Intelligence in Autonomous Weapon Systems.- Understanding the Threat Posed by COTS and Small UAVs Armed with CBW.- Education and Training as a Disruptive Dual Use Technology.- Part II Evolving Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technologies.- Detection and Identification Technologies for CBRN Agents.- Chemical Forensics.- Recent Developments in Clinical Toxicology and the Use of Weaponized Nerve Agents.- Diagnosing the Cause of Disease – Interactive Teaching Approaches.- Evaluation Systems for Biological Security Risk Mitigation Training and Education.- Biological Forensics. Feature Provides comprehensive coverage of emerging and re-emerging technologies that have the potential of changing the risk landscape of CBRN weapons and materials, and that can challenge past approaches to control proliferation risks Combines a discussion of advances in "core" CBRN technologies with an analysis of the impact that other technologies have on the nature and scope of CBRN risks (including AI, information and cyber technologies, additive manufacturing, nanotechnology) Highlights progress in technologies that can be used to mitigate CBRN treats, whilst at the same time identifying current limitations in such areas as CBRN forensics, agent detection, medical countermeasures, amongst others Combines theoretical insight, technical information and analysis with practical guidance that can be used in developing training concepts, such as tabletop exercises Details ISBN3030282848 Pages 370 Year 2020 ISBN-10 3030282848 ISBN-13 9783030282844 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-03-12 Short Title 21st Century Prometheus Language English Subtitle Managing CBRN Safety and Security Affected by Cutting-Edge Technologies DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-28285-1 UK Release Date 2020-03-12 Edition 1st Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Illustrations 24 Illustrations, color; 6 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 370 p. 30 illus., 24 illus. in color. Author Ralf Trapp Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2020 Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Alternative 9783030282875 Edited by Ralf Trapp DEWEY 358.3 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126993259;

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