#BiologicalWeapons #Disinformation #Russia #1972BWC #UkraineRussiaWar️️ Instrumentalising Biological Weapons-Related Allegations: Russia’s Compliance Politics and the Norms Against Biological Weapons by @u_jako @CBWNet cbwnet.org/media/pages/publi… In 2022, Russia invoked the compliance procedures of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) over its allegations that the United States and Ukraine were carrying out biological activities in violation of the BWC. At a Formal Consultative Meeting (FCM) held under BWC Article V at Russia’s request in September 2022, Russia presented its claims, whereas the United States and Ukraine emphasized the peaceful and cooperative nature of their activities. The 89 states parties to the BWC that participated in the FCM, including Russia, the United States and Ukraine, could not agree on a common assessment of the allegations. A qualitative content analysis of their statements showed, among other things, that some states saw the Russian concerns as not fully resolved and that several others did not take a stand at all, but that the majority of speakers rejected the Russian allegations as unfounded and insincere. No country supported Russia’s claim that the United States and Ukraine were in non-compliance with the BWC. Russia then invoked BWC Article VI that provides for the involvement of the UN Security Council. However, a majority of the Council members did not accept a Russian draft resolution aimed at setting an inquiry in motion, for procedural reasons and for lack of credible evidence for the allegations. The Security Council did not address the matter any further. [...]

#BiologicalWeapons The US Commerce Dept National Institute of Standards & Technology has published Request for Information seeking public input on how best to implement the U.S. Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology. globalbiodefense.com/2023/09…

#ChemicalWeapons #Japan #Preparedness CBRN threat detection technologies are multiuse techs that need to be developed with collaboration from experts, including police and defence officials, first responders, medical personnel, industries and academics. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/…