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The Seven Myths of Nuclear Terrorism.

Authors :
Bunn, Matthew
Wier, Anthony
Source :
Current History. Apr2005, Vol. 104 Issue 681, p153-161. 9p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses the key myths that lead officials and policy elites in emphasizing the dangers of terrorism. Statement that terrorists are not especially interested in staging a nuclear catastrophe; Arguments that terrorists would remain focused on violence at relatively modest scales; Belief of many officials that the nuclear materials required to make a bomb are nearly impossible for terrorists to obtain.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00113530
Volume :
104
Issue :
681
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16583427
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2005.104.681.153