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PROJECTS The FAS web site currently lists several active projects on which the organization currently focuses. The majority of these projects are about weapons of mass destruction and their effects, as well as the United States Of America government and its military. FAS provides separate free email alerts on nuclear security, small arms, biodefense, housing technology and learning technologies. Strategic Security Government Secrecy This project challenges unwarranted secrecy in general and promotes reform of national security information policy and practice. Since 2000, this project has published Secrecy News , a free newsletter about the handling, withholding and release of information by governments and armed forces. Edited by Steven Aftergood , the newsletter is distributed by email, generally two to three times per week and is available online in blog format. It replaces the prior publication, Secrecy & Government Bulletin, which has issues archived on the website going back to Issue 30, of January , 1994 . {Link without Title} U.S. Chain of Command This project provides a database about the current chain of command in the United States armed forces. Arms Sales Monitoring Project This project studies the global arms trade and analyzes the effects of both legal and Black Market sales. Biological and Chemical Weapons This project informs scientists and the general public about biological and chemical weapons and their control. Intelligence Resource Program This project provides information on current activities of the United States intelligence agencies. Nuclear Weapons FAS has focused on nuclear weapons since its founding in 1945 by scientists concerned about control of the technology they had helped create. It now studies modern day uses and deterents for nuclear weapons and monitors United States military decisions regarding their development. FAS provides speakers on the dangers of radiological weapons known as dirty bombs and of nuclear weapons proliferation by individuals, non-state terrorists, and states. It follows next generation nuclear weapons development including proposed “bunker busters.” It tracks the debate over resuming nuclear weapons testing and provides Congress with hard-to-find reports and analyzes Administration policy. The project provides a document archive to educate the general public about Administration policy and Congressional reports. It advocates that individuals and groups contact members of Congress to urge them to stop work on next generation nuclear weapons provide a calm, accurate tracking of proliferation issues concerning North Korea, Iran, Pakistan and others. The project provides a Bomb-A-City Calculator to calculate the radius withing which most buildings would be destroyed. It published "Missions for Nuclear Weapons after the Cold War" which found that, of 15 missions claimed for US nuclear forces, only one justified its size and structure: a first strike capability against Russia’s nuclear arsenal, which in turn, Russian maintains to deter our attack. America's War on Terrorism This project provides information and analysis on the War On Terrorism , as well as the United States security policy. United States Weapon Systems This project compiles a detailed multimedia guide to United States military systems and hardware. United States Munitions This project compiles a detailed guide about non-nuclear, biologic and chemical NBC ammunition currently in use in the United States military ranging from bullets to bombs. Rest of World Military Equipment This project compiles a guide to non-US military systems and hardware. Weapons in Space This project provides information and analysis on high altitude, orbital or Deep Space deployment of weapons, with the goal to reduce the amount of weapons in space. Policy This project provides commentary on United States policy by FAS scientists. Information Technology Biomedical Computing Requirements This project analyzes the impact of advanced computers on biomedical systems and issues. Digital Human This projectcreates and promotes a community of information and biological scientists working on biomedical research similations. Learning Federation This project targets current problems in the United States about alleged technical and scientific undereducation. Technology for Training Against Terror This project studies how to apply modern day biomedical developments to emergency situations, especially with regard to terrorist attacks. The Digital Promise This project funds research by organizations and individuals. Energy and the Environment Housing Technology This project promotes collaboration between scientists and engineers centered on improving housing. China Tropical Lands Research This project researches China's agricultural and enviromental policy and its effects such as soil erosion. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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