TABLE OF CONTENTS


MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

Section I — The Regional Proliferation Challenge

THE REGIONAL PROLIFERATION CHALLENGE

NORTHEAST ASIA

Goals and Interests
Capabilities, Intentions, and Trends
     Introduction
     North Korea
     China
Conclusion

SOUTH ASIA

Goals and Interests
Capabilities, Intentions, and Trends
     India and Pakistan
Conclusion

THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

Goals and Interests
Capabilities, Intentions, and Trends
     Introduction
     Iran
     Iraq
     Libya
     Syria
Conclusion

RUSSIA, UKRAINE, KAZAKHSTAN, AND BELARUS

Goals and Interests
Capabilities, Intentions, and Trends
     Introduction
     Objectives, Strategies, and Resources
     Nuclear Programs
     Chemical Programs
     Biological Program
     Ballistic Missiles
     Cruise Missiles and Other Means of Delivery
     Role as Supplier
Conclusion

THE TRANSNATIONAL THREAT

Terrorism
Security of Nuclear Materials
Other Concerns
Conclusion


Section II — Department of Defense Response

PREVENTION

The Cooperative Threat Reduction Program
DoD/Federal Bureau of Investigation Counterproliferation Program
DoD/U.S. Customs Service Counterproliferation Program
DoD/Office of Secretary of Defense Critical Technology Program
Denial

PROTECTION

The Quadrennial Defense Review
Integration of and Responsibilities for Counterproliferation Missions Within DoD
Counterproliferation Council
NATO Counterproliferation Efforts: Senior Defense Group on Proliferation
Cooperation with Other Countries

ACQUISITION

Ballistic Missile Defense
The Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Program
Technology Development Responsive to Counterproliferation Requirements
Counterterror Technical Support Program
Counterforce Capability Against Adversary Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Infrastructure
Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations
Counterproliferation Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration
Improved Capabilities Against Hardened Targets
Developing Improved Capabilities for Defeat of Hardened Targets

DOD CAPABILITIES TO RESPOND TO NBC TERRORISM

U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism
DoD Response Capabilities
Domestic Terrorism Preparedness Program

CONCLUSION

TECHNICAL ANNEX

FURTHER READING

GLOSSARY 

GRAPHICS AND TABLES

 

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