Margaret E. Kosal
@mekosal.bsky.social
Associate Professor of International Affairs, PhD Chemist, proud resident of GA's 5th district.
Spent most of the afternoon asking questions of exhibitors at #CBRNeCharleston25. Am most appreciative of the opportunity to recalibrate where *real* emerging tech and innovation comes together in C-WMD #CBRNCON25
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Spent most of the afternoon asking questions of exhibitors at #CBRNeCharleston25. Am most appreciative of the opportunity to recalibrate where *real* emerging tech and innovation comes together in C-WMD #CBRNCON25
My review of Matthew Moran, Wyn Bowan, & Jeff Knopf “Coercing #Syria on #ChemicalWeapons: A Case Study of #Deterrence & Coercie #Diplomacy.” #CW are not an artifact of history & understanding the #geopolitics is important for #WMD broadly & #EmergingTechnologies
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons: A Case Study of Deterrence and Coercive Diplomacy. By Matthew Moran, Wyn Q. Bowen, and Jeffrey W. Knopf. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025. 264p. | Perspe...
Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons: A Case Study of Deterrence and Coercive Diplomacy. By Matthew Moran, Wyn Q. Bowen, and Jeffrey W. Knopf. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025. 264p.
www.cambridge.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My review of Matthew Moran, Wyn Bowan, & Jeff Knopf “Coercing #Syria on #ChemicalWeapons: A Case Study of #Deterrence & Coercie #Diplomacy.” #CW are not an artifact of history & understanding the #geopolitics is important for #WMD broadly & #EmergingTechnologies
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Participating in scenario-based workshop on using open source ( #OSINT) methods for detecting chemical weapons #proliferation organized & hosted by @rusi.bsky.social
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Project Anthracite: Assessing the Chemical Weapons Capability of the DPRK
This project uses open source tools to analyse North Korea’s chemical industry, examining the extent to which it can support a chemical weapons programme.
www.rusi.org
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Participating in scenario-based workshop on using open source ( #OSINT) methods for detecting chemical weapons #proliferation organized & hosted by @rusi.bsky.social
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Attending virtually #MirrorImage #Biology wkshp.
The ***most*** fascinating part thus far is the frequency that "nano-structure" or other variant of #nanotechnology as being critical is being measured. #nanomaterials #BioSecurity
The ***most*** fascinating part thus far is the frequency that "nano-structure" or other variant of #nanotechnology as being critical is being measured. #nanomaterials #BioSecurity
#MirrorImageBiology refers to the synthesis of mirror-reflected molecular building blocks, which includes research on self-replicating living systems.
Explore research on mirror #biology, risks and benefits, and governance considerations at this workshop: buff.ly/IHE0pGm
Explore research on mirror #biology, risks and benefits, and governance considerations at this workshop: buff.ly/IHE0pGm
September 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Attending virtually #MirrorImage #Biology wkshp.
The ***most*** fascinating part thus far is the frequency that "nano-structure" or other variant of #nanotechnology as being critical is being measured. #nanomaterials #BioSecurity
The ***most*** fascinating part thus far is the frequency that "nano-structure" or other variant of #nanotechnology as being critical is being measured. #nanomaterials #BioSecurity
Participating (virtually) in the US National Academies' Workshop on #Transformative #Science & #Technology for the Department of Defense: #SyntheticBiology for #Biomanufacturing and Predictable Engineering
www.nationalacademies.org/event/45294_...
www.nationalacademies.org/event/45294_...
www.nationalacademies.org
July 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Participating (virtually) in the US National Academies' Workshop on #Transformative #Science & #Technology for the Department of Defense: #SyntheticBiology for #Biomanufacturing and Predictable Engineering
www.nationalacademies.org/event/45294_...
www.nationalacademies.org/event/45294_...
2nd mtg of #WHO #Strategic #Foresight committee on dual-use research (DUR) at intersection of #GlobalHealth & #OneHealth. #EmergingTechnologies in the #LifeSciences / #biology / #biotechnology (& beyond)
#Biosecurity #Biosafety
www.who.int/activities/w...
#Biosecurity #Biosafety
www.who.int/activities/w...
WHO Foresight: Monitoring emerging technologies and building futures-thinking
Advances in science and technology (S&T) hold great promise and hope for new and improved ways to address global health and support healthier populations worldwide.
www.who.int
May 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
2nd mtg of #WHO #Strategic #Foresight committee on dual-use research (DUR) at intersection of #GlobalHealth & #OneHealth. #EmergingTechnologies in the #LifeSciences / #biology / #biotechnology (& beyond)
#Biosecurity #Biosafety
www.who.int/activities/w...
#Biosecurity #Biosafety
www.who.int/activities/w...
Speaking this morning on U.S.– #Ukraine Aid Withdrawal Fallout: Exploring the Ripple Effects on the #War and #Global #Alliances virtually at Columbia University. #NATO,
#EmergingTechnologies, #Military
#EmergingTechnologies, #Military
April 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Speaking this morning on U.S.– #Ukraine Aid Withdrawal Fallout: Exploring the Ripple Effects on the #War and #Global #Alliances virtually at Columbia University. #NATO,
#EmergingTechnologies, #Military
#EmergingTechnologies, #Military
First meeting the WHO #Strategic #Foresight committee on dual-use #research #OneHealth intersection. We’re using to #scenario planning to draw out implications for #global #health of #EmergingTechnologies in the #LifeSciences / #biotechnology (& beyond biology).
www.who.int/activities/w...
www.who.int/activities/w...
WHO Foresight: Monitoring emerging technologies and building futures-thinking
Advances in science and technology (S&T) hold great promise and hope for new and improved ways to address global health and support healthier populations worldwide.
www.who.int
April 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
First meeting the WHO #Strategic #Foresight committee on dual-use #research #OneHealth intersection. We’re using to #scenario planning to draw out implications for #global #health of #EmergingTechnologies in the #LifeSciences / #biotechnology (& beyond biology).
www.who.int/activities/w...
www.who.int/activities/w...
March 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reposted by Margaret E. Kosal
@mekosal.bsky.social tells @npr.org’s Scott Neuman the sudden uneasiness over the F-35s is a symptom of growing distrust within the alliance. "I see it as a potential canary in the coal mine, signaling a lack of confidence in the U.S." bit.ly/41AAO8e
Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
The F-35 was meant as a one-size-fits-all fighter that could be used across NATO. But strained U.S.-Europe relations are giving some member countries second thoughts about the U.S.-built plane.
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March 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@mekosal.bsky.social tells @npr.org’s Scott Neuman the sudden uneasiness over the F-35s is a symptom of growing distrust within the alliance. "I see it as a potential canary in the coal mine, signaling a lack of confidence in the U.S." bit.ly/41AAO8e
We're hiring! Assistant Professor in #International #Security and #Intelligence Studies in the Sam Nunn School at Georgia Tech. For August 2025 or 2026. More details and link to full announcement in comments below.
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Welcome | Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
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March 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We're hiring! Assistant Professor in #International #Security and #Intelligence Studies in the Sam Nunn School at Georgia Tech. For August 2025 or 2026. More details and link to full announcement in comments below.
www.inta.gatech.edu
www.inta.gatech.edu
Universities stepping into save what American taxes paid for. Not preferred route. And they shouldn't have to but unfortunately necessary.
February 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Universities stepping into save what American taxes paid for. Not preferred route. And they shouldn't have to but unfortunately necessary.