National Strategies
National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats (2009)
The 2009 National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats outlines the U.S. Government’s approach to reducing the risks of biological weapons proliferation and bioterrorism. The strategy highlights the beneficial nature of advances in the life sciences and their importance in combating infectious diseases of natural, accidental, and deliberate origin. It also indicates the need for tailored actions to prevent and mitigate biological threats. The strategy emphasizes promoting global health security, reinforcing norms of responsible conduct, reducing the potential for exploitation, strengthening attribution, and utilizing communication and education domestically and abroad.
National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (2006)
The 2006 National Strategy for Combating Terrorism presents a comprehensive approach to prevent and mitigate potential terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It focuses on determining terrorist intentions, denying access to materials and expertise, deterrence, disrupting attempted movement of WMD-related materials, prevention, response, and attribution.
National Defense Strategy of the United States of America (2005)
The 2005 National Defense Strategy employs an active, layered approach to address the defense of the United States, and seeks to create conditions that help secure international order. This strategy promotes close cooperation with other entities around the world committed to these goals while addressing old and emerging threats.
