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Gregory Koblentz
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I research, teach, and write about about the causes and consequences of the proliferation of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological (CBRN) weapons to states and terrorists. Views are my own.
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US lawmakers introduce bill to screen sales of potentially dangerous synthetic DNA
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US lawmakers introduce bill to screen sales of potentially dangerous synthetic DNA
Two U.S. senators this week introduced a bill that would create new rules around the sale of synthetic gene sequences that could be used to create bioweapons.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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New report from the Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security Working Group on Biodefense, Protecting Americans from Biological Threats, provides a prioritized set of practical, near-term recommendations to strengthen biodefense and public health.
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Protecting Americans from Biological Threats
As the risks of biological threats rise, Congress and the administration can bolster biodefenses by modernizing biosurveillance, ensuring biosafety and biosecurity, rebuilding the U.S. biodefense ente...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Eye Protection for Tear Gas and other Hazards: A Protest Safety Guide from the the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Eye Protection for Tear Gas and other Hazards: A Protest Safety Guide
Protesters may be hit with rubber bullets, projectiles, tear gas, pepper spray or paintball guns. Learn about eye protection for tear gas and other hazards.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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America needs a nuclear nonproliferation policy … again
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America needs a nuclear nonproliferation policy … again - Breaking Defense
For the last 16 years, the US has not had any nuclear nonproliferation policies. Henry Sokolski in this op-ed argues why that needs to change.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Important warning that we need to plan for "catastrophic success" to prevent nuclear proliferation

The Nuclear Threat After Tehran Falls

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Opinion | The Nuclear Threat After Tehran Falls
In the event of regime change, the world should be ready to secure Iran’s uranium and reactors.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Yes it is. Welcome to the risk-based international order.
January 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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No, the International Community Isn’t Dead Yet
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No, the International Community Isn’t Dead Yet
The “rules-based international order” may prove stronger than Trump—or anyone else—realizes.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Assessing North Korea’s Five-Year Effort to Develop 13 New Nuclear and Missile Systems
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Assessing North Korea’s Five-Year Effort to Develop 13 New Nuclear and Missile Systems - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea
In his January 2021 report to the Eighth Party Congress of the Korean Workers’ Party, Kim Jong ...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Pandora Report 1.30.2026

This issue highlights OPCW findings on the use of CW by the Assad regime in 2016; the Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight; the 1st H5N1 detection in European cattle; US natsec & emerging biotech; and the latest guidance on managing AIxBio tools. 

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January 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Statement by the Spokesperson on the release of the fifth report of the OPCW investigation and identification team

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Syria: Statement by the Spokesperson on the release of the fifth report of the OPCW investigation and identification team
On 20 January 2026, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) issued a report that found Syrian Arab Air Force responsible for a chemical weapons attack in Kafr Zeita, Syrian Ara...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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EU: Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons could constitute war crimes

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EU: Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons could constitute war crimes
Brussels, Jan. 28 (SANA) The European Union affirmed that the deposed regime’s use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people constitutes a violation of
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January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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A little late to jump on the MCU bandwagon but a Helicarrier would be huge boost to public health emergency preparedness.
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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The @thebulletin.org advanced the Doomsday Clock by 4 seconds this year in part due to growing biological threats, including AI, mirror life, and bioweapons, and degradation of US and global health capabilities over the last year. You can read more here: thebulletin.org/doomsday-clo...
2026 Doomsday Clock Statement: Biological Threats - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Four developments—research into self-replicating “mirror life”; AI tools that can design biological threats; state-sponsored biological weapons programs; and the dismantling of US public health effort...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Defending Against the Next Bioweapon: the mRNA Imperative
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Defending Against the Next Bioweapon: the mRNA Imperative
Modern synthetic biology and AI represent both medicine’s greatest breakthrough and warfare’s most terrifying evolution. In this new landscape, where
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January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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This sounds like a cover story to prepare for strikes on Iran.

AFCENT to conduct readiness exercise, generate combat airpower

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January 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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OPCW releases 5th report to identify perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria

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OPCW releases 5th report to identify perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria
Syrian Arab Air Forces were identified as the perpetrators of a 2016 chemical attack in Kafr Zeita. For the first time, Syria cooperates with an OPCW Investigation and Identification Team’s investigat...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Pandora Report 1.23.2026

This week's issue highlights the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and its implications for global health and biodefense, ongoing H5N1 outbreaks in the U.S. and Europe, GMU’s role in dual-use research training, and global partnership CBRN updates.

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January 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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OPCW: 'Syrian Arab Air Forces were identified as the perpetrators of a 2016 chemical attack in Kafr Zeita. For the first time, Syria cooperates with an OPCW Investigation and Identification Team’s investigation' www.opcw.org/media-centre...
OPCW releases 5th report to identify perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria
Syrian Arab Air Forces were identified as the perpetrators of a 2016 chemical attack in Kafr Zeita. For the first time, Syria cooperates with an OPCW Investigation and Identification Team’s investigat...
www.opcw.org
January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Join us in Arlington for a Graduate Open House at Mason Square. Attendees can also take advantage of on-site resume reviews and complimentary professional headshots.

Wed 2/4, 5:30–7:15 PM ET

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January 21, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Director of the Schar School’s biodefense programs Gregory Koblentz writes in The Hill about justice finally arriving for the perpetrators of Syrian chemical attacks https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5681111-assad-crimes-justice-syria/
Justice is finally within reach for victims of Syria’s chemical weapons attacks
There are now multiple pathways to justice unfolding in Syria and abroad.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Two opportunities to learn more about Biodefense degrees offered by @scharschool.bsky.social.

Mason Square Open House in Arlington: 2/4, 5:30-7:15 PM ET

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January 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Dual-use research and the responsible use of the life sciences
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January 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Pandora Report 1.16.2025

This issue features an overhaul of U.S. global health leadership under the “America First Global Health Strategy”; the US withdrawal from the S&T Center in Ukraine; and groundbreaking research on a nasal spray bird flu vaccine.

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January 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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New Missiles But Fewer Launches, a Missile Sub Reveal, and a Nuclear-Armed Air Force
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New Missiles But Fewer Launches, a Missile Sub Reveal, and a Nuclear-Armed Air Force - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea
This article is from the third edition (October-December 2025) of 38 North’s quarterly product, ...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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The Hill: Justice for victims of Assad’s chemical attacks is finally within reach
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The U.S.-based The Hill newspaper has reported that justice for the victims of the chemical attacks carried out by the deposed Syrian regime is ...
The Hill: Justice for victims of Assad's chemical attacks is finally within reach
Washington, Jan. 13 (SANA) The U.S.-based The Hill newspaper has reported that justice for the victims of the chemical attacks carried out by the deposed
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January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM