Number: RL30699
Title: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends
Authors: Paul K. Kerr, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons pose the most serious threats to the United States and its foreign interests. Ballistic and cruise missiles and terrorist groups are considered likely means of delivering these weapons of mass destruction against vulnerable cities. This report discusses U.S. policies on complex security issues relating to these weapons and provides information and analysis regarding the current threat and trends in nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and missiles.
Pages: 28
Date: February 20, 2008