BIOSAFETY AS AN ELEMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13912442Abstract
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the concept of national security extends beyond traditional military and geopolitical concerns to encompass a wide range of issues, including environmental and health-related threats. Among these, biosafety has emerged as a critical element of national security, as the spread of harmful biological agents—whether naturally occurring or human-engineered—poses significant risks to public health, ecosystems, and national stability. This thesis explores the importance of biosafety in national security frameworks, examining its role in preventing biological threats, the challenges it presents, and the policies and strategies needed to mitigate these risks.
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