Syria Pursues Plan to Complete CW Elimination

www.armscontrol.org/act/2026-04/...

Graduate Admissions Events We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.

@scharschool.bsky.social Master's and Certificates Virtual Open House 4/27, 7 PM ET

Great opportunity to hear from faculty and current grad students about BIOD, ISEC, MPP, MPA, and other degrees.

schar.gmu.edu/admissions/m...

The Pandora Report Where Science Meets Security

Pandora Report 4.17.2026

This issue highlights recent @scharschool.bsky.social biodefense research and pubs, insights on deterrence and coercive diplomacy, and new developments in vaccine diplomacy, AI governance, biosecurity, CW, and global threat reduction efforts.

pandorareport.org

North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea This article is from the fourth edition (January – March 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly ...

Show and TEL

North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup
@38north
www.38north.org/2026/04/nort...

Silent Killers, Not Signals: Why States Use Poison in Assassinations The recent news that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death was caused by epibatidine — a South American frog toxin — has reignited interest in

Interesting new article in @warontherocks.bsky.social on how and why states use poison for assassinations

Silent Killers, Not Signals: Why States Use Poison in Assassinations
warontherocks.com/silent-kille...

What on earth is ‘vaccine beer’ and could it possibly work? Just a pint or two of ale a day could be enough to trigger protective antibodies

What on earth is ‘vaccine beer’ and could it possibly work?

www.the-independent.com/news/health/...

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks State-of-the-industry report finds that, despite the limitations of artificial-intelligence systems, researchers have embraced them.

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks
@nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Both. Coercive diplomacy. Carrots AND sticks.

Sounds a lot like the K-19 incident.

US compelled Soviet removal of missiles from Cuba after failing to deter their placement. But conditions for that successful counter-example not evident in this case despite both featuring blockades.

U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz > U.S. Central Command

www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-...

The Era of Free Seas Is Unraveling—and Now Everyone’s Going to Pay

www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Pandora Report 4.10.2026

This issue highlights upcoming @scharschool.bsky.social virtual open house and Counterterrorism Summit 2026, national recognition of our top-ranked homeland security program, and analysis of the resurgence of measles and vaccine hesitancy in the US.

pandorareport.org

Super cool syringe pens filled with green fluid and yellow logo for the GMU Biodefense Program. Only for members (or friends) of the Biodefense Program.

The Biodefense Program is also ranked best in the nation for coolest swag.

schar.gmu.edu/admissions/m...

Graduate Admissions Events We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.

@scharschool.bsky.social was just ranked No. 4 nationally and No. 1 in VA for graduate education in homeland security and emergency management by @usnews.com. We offer certs, MS and PhD degrees in Biodefense.
Come learn more about our virtual open house on April 27:
schar.gmu.edu/admissions/m...

Good pushback on some of the more alarmist claims about Iran's potential CBW capabilities.

Oil is a globally traded commodity. That is why the price of gas went up in the US when supplies from the Gulf were disrupted.

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real Bixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness?

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Iran not hiding anything. English version also says the US accepts enrichment

tasnimnews.ir/3560010

George Mason graduate programs rank #1 in Virginia and Top 50 nationally according to U.S. News According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Program rankings, George Mason University placed 20 programs in the national top 50, including seven in the top 10, reflecting broad strength ac...

@georgemasonu.bsky.social graduate programs rank #1 in Virginia and Top 50 nationally according to @usnews.com

The @scharschool.bsky.social homeland security and emergency management program held its position at 4th nationally and No. 1 in Virginia.

www.gmu.edu/news/2026-04...

So proud of my @scharschool.bsky.social Biodefense PhD student @carmenshaw.bsky.social for being selected to head the US youth delegation to the G20 summit.

The Pandora Report Where Science Meets Security

Pandora Report 4.3.2026
This issue highlights the growing public health risks posed by vaccine hesitancy, ongoing measles outbreaks, and shifting federal policies that undermine trust in scientific institutions.

pandorareport.org

The Joint Staff did study the use of nuclear weapons against an Iraqi tank division, likely part of the Republican Guards, before Desert Storm but decided that this would require a large number of weapons and that conventional airpower would suffice.

Syria's Khan Sheikhoun marks ninth anniversary of 2017 chemical attack Idlib, Apr. 4 (SANA) Residents of Khan Sheikhoun in southern Idlib gathered Saturday to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2017 chemical attack that killed

Syria’s Khan Sheikhoun marks ninth anniversary of 2017 chemical attack

sana.sy/en/syria/230...

Do better CDC

The Pandora Report Where Science Meets Security

Pandora Report 3.27.2026

This issue highlights new research and policy in biodefense, governance challenges posed by AI, and new insights into global terrorism dynamics. We also spotlight achievements from @georgemasonu.bsky.social and biodefense career opportunities.

pandorareport.org

Putin. Russia. What comes next.

Join former insiders breaking it down—live--in just a few hours.

🗓️ Tonight | 7 PM ET
📍 Mason Square + livestream

REGISTER FREE: signup.e2ma.net/signup/20984...

PRESS RELEASE: Homeland Security Today Announces Expanded Counterterrorism Editorial Board Email from Government Technology & Services Coalition HSToday expands counterterrorism coverage with new Editorial Board and "Frontline Watch" feature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2026 CONTACT: Kal

Congrats to @scharschool.bsky.social adjunct professor Mahmut Cengiz for being named chair of Homeland Security Today's new Counterterrorism Editorial Board

myemail.constantcontact.com/PRESS-RELEAS...

Why Did the United States Lift Sanctions on Assad’s Chemical Weapons Scientists? On June 30, 2025, as part of the process of normalizing relations with Damascus following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Trump

In the middle of a major Syria policy shift, Washington removed hundreds of scientists from a sanctions blacklist. The move has raised troubling questions.

Why Did the United States Lift Sanctions on Assad’s Chemical Weapons Scientists? On June 30, 2025, as part of the process of normalizing relations with Damascus following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Trump

Hundreds of Syrian scientists once tied to a notorious weapons program suddenly disappeared from a U.S. sanctions list. Almost no one noticed.