1、1 ABT Associates, “The Economic Impact of Nuclear Terrorist Attacks on Freight TransportSystems in an Age of Seaport Vulnerability,” executive summary, April 30, 2003, p. 7,http:/ Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21293Updated Jan
2、uary 24, 2005Terrorist Nuclear Attacks on Seaports: Threat and ResponseJonathan MedaliaSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryA terrorist nuclear attack on a U.S. seaport could cause local devastation and affectthe global economy. Terrorists might obtain a b
3、omb in several ways, though each posesdifficulties. Ability to detect a bomb appears limited. The United States is usingtechnology, intelligence, international cooperation, etc., to try to thwart an attack. Issuesfor Congress include safeguarding foreign nuclear material, mitigating economic effects
4、of an attack, and allocating funds between ports and other potential targets. This reportwill be updated as needed.BackgroundTerrorists have tried to obtain weapons of mass destruction (WMD) chemical,biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons. While it would probably be more difficultfor terroris
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