Assignment

According to your readings, biological weapons date back as far as the proto-Neolithic (late Stone Age). What types of biological weapons were developed during that time, and how were they used?

According to your readings, a safe and effective vaccine has been developed to counter the effects of inhalation anthrax. How was this vaccine developed, and how is it administered? How will this impact future terrorism efforts relying on disbursement of inhalation anthrax?

According to your readings, biological weapons can easily be dispersed through numerous methods to impact livestock, crops, and processed foods, which may effectively randomly infect all humans coming in contact with the contaminated food sources. Regardless of the reason for the use of such weapons, how can a terrorist organization or country at war with another country justify the use of such weapons? Should those organizations or countries be held liable for such actions? If so, what sanctions could be levied against other countries or international organizations?