Creating a comprehensive defence against biological weapons
Following the unprecedented impact of the worldwide spread of COVID-19, there’s a newfound global awareness regarding the potential havoc that biological agents can wreak if employed for destructive purposes. The rapid advancements in technology have empowered both governmental bodies and non-state groups, including terrorist organizations, to harness more affordable, highly effective, and easily deployable ‘sophisticated’ biological weapons. The fusion of modern technology with terrorism has presented a significant challenge, particularly for nations like India that advocate for global peace and security. Terrorism has added layers of complexity and altered the dynamics of global politics, ushering in a new paradigm of power while also introducing new threats.
