biodefense
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Expert Reactions to U.S. Department of Defense’s Inaugural Biodefense Posture Review
The inaugural Biodefense Posture Review represents a major step in recognizing the severity that biological threats pose to national security. It reflects the dedication of the DoD to conduct an extensive review of its policies, plans, and authorities, and evaluate the modernization required to successfully achieve the goals of the DoD’s mission as laid out…
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Key Biodefense Elements in the FY2024 President’s Budget Request
This briefer provides an overview of proposed biodefense spending in the U.S. government’s FY24 budget across all relevant federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and others. The Nolan Center’s analysis is designed to highlight notable changes in funding, potentially important new programs, and areas for improvement in vital…
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Event Summary: Advancing Biomanufacturing: U.S. Policies and Plans
On May 16th, The Council on Strategic Risks (CSR) hosted an event on the federal government’s strategy for driving innovation in biomanufacturing. The panel event featured expert perspectives from Dr. Georgia Lagoudas, Mr. Maynard Holliday, and Dr. Anup Singh. The panelists discussed how the federal interagency is positioning itself to capitalize on the transformative effects…
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Expert Reactions to the Updated U.S. Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Steps
Nolan Center experts examine the Biden Administration’s new National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan and its accompanying National Security Memorandum.
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The Future of Biodefense: Turning the Curse of Knowing into a Blessing
By Jackson duPont This summer was my first time diving into the world of biosecurity. As an intern for the Council of Strategic Risks, I expected to learn about new areas of security, and this experience was particularly salient given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In three months, I educated myself on Bacillus anthracis and other…
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New Zealand’s Biodefence Assessment Incorporates Converging Risks Approach
By Andrea Rezzonico New Zealand’s latest biodefense assessment published by its Ministry of Defence incorporates a “converging risks” approach by spotlighting the intersection of biological and climate threats and their attendant security implications. Persistent and intensifying disruptors highlighted in the report include: