We have explored Security Issues in Weapons of Mass Destruction and now I would like you to consider future WMD threats. From a security perspective, what do you believe is the greatest WMD threat to the United States and why?

You may challenge, support or supplement another student's answer using the terms, concepts and theories from the required readings.

Consider the Forum as an electronic discussion. Don't be afraid to challenge your classmates work (not your classmates) - at this academic level, this should be part of your analysis process.

Instructions: Fully utilize the materials that have been provided to you in order to support your response.Your initial post should be at least 350 words.

Please respond to at least two other students.

Responses should be a minimum of 150 words and include direct questions.

The initial post will have two scholarly references and each of the two required follow up posts will have one reference.

You may challenge, support or supplement another student's answer using the terms, concepts and theories from the required readings.

Also, do not be afraid to respectfully disagree where you feel appropriate; as this should be part of your analysis process at this academic level.

Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas. Sources utilized to support answers are to be cited in accordance with the APA writing style. Refer to grading rubric for additional details concerning grading criteria.

At the undergraduate level, use of dictionary and/or encyclopedia material in responses are considered incomplete and Wikipedia is never accepted!

Forum Grading Procedures - Your answer should be a paragraph that starts with a topic sentence that restates the question and supporting sentences and appropriate paragraphs using the terms, concepts, and theories from the required readings.

However, you are encouraged to think outside of the box.