Chemical and Biological Threats

Our work on chemical and biological threats shines a light on underexplored challenges from unconventional weapons of mass destruction.




OPCW in the field


Chemical and biological weapons pose a threat to international security. Their possession and use is prohibited by international treaties, but some states continue to maintain covert programmes.

Our research on chemical and biological threats explores particular programmes of concern, as well as broader issues facing the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention.

OPCW in the field

North Korea’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Capabilities
Projects

North Korea’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Capabilities

Project Anthracite: Assessing the Chemical Weapons Capability of the DPRK

Project Anthracite: Assessing the Chemical Weapons Capability of the DPRK

Our experts


Lennie Phillips OBE

Senior Research Fellow, Chemical Weapons

Proliferation and Nuclear Policy

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Professor David Crouch

Senior Associate Fellow - Specialist in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) remediation processes

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Gareth Williams

Senior Associate Fellow

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