But the fact that the possibility is being debated reflects people's growing awareness of modern biological warfare and fear of it. For this, it is necessary for people to have a basic understanding of biochemical warfare and epidemics. The United States, the United Kingdom and the former Union Soviet Socialist Republics began research into biochemical weapons following Germany and Japan using biochemical weapons and programmes during wartime. For instance, the 1925 Geneva Protocol prohibits the use of chemical and biological weapons in war. Industries and fields that play a significant role in national security, national economy, people's livelihood and public health should be strictly managed.

Source: thestar February 03, 2020 04:29 UTC