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  • Pandemic Preparedness
  • Biological Warfare

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the dangers of biological agents and their catastrophic global impact.
  • Contemporary threats from biological factors necessitate an analysis of response capabilities.
  • Technological advancements, including genetic manipulation and biosynthesis, introduce new biological warfare risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze literature on biological warfare development and combating the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
  • To identify strengths and weaknesses in responding to bioterrorist attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To assess the scope and importance of international cooperation in pandemic and bioterrorism response.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of bioterrorism, biological weapons, and COVID-19.
  • Analysis of historical bioterrorist attacks and research on biological weapons.
  • Examination of new threats from technological advancements and delivery systems.

Main Results:

  • Global response to the pandemic exposed significant weaknesses in state preparedness for biological threats.
  • The risks associated with uncontrolled scientific advancements in biotechnology are underestimated.
  • International cooperation is crucial but requires strengthened control measures.

Conclusions:

  • States exhibit weaknesses in responding to biological warfare threats and pandemics.
  • Underestimation of risks from advanced scientific progress requires urgent attention.
  • Enhanced international control measures are essential for future pandemic and bioterrorism preparedness.