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US Needs to be Prepared for a Nuclear Attack

Jay Davis, US Defense Department | March 25, 2008

As nuclear weapons' materials increase on black market, US needs to modernize forensics tools in preparation for a potential attack. ++ International collaboration and a shared database are essential. ++ A group of independent experts is necessary to validate any US analysis. ++ US leaders need to recognize limitations of forensics and how to handle situation when information isn’t immediately available.

 

 
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