Greater Possibility of WMD Attack In Big City, Says Report
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According to a task force mandated by the U.S. Congress, the chances of a terror attack on a major city somewhere in the world using weapons of mass destruction are better than even.
A draft study by the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism warns of growing threats from nuclear smuggling rings, rogue states and the spread of atomic information in the developing world, the Washington Post reported.
The panel singled out Pakistan because of its network of terror groups, history of instability and nuclear capabilities, according to the report.
"In our judgment, America's margin of safety is shrinking, not growing," the Washington Post quoted from the draft report.
The panel urged President-elect Barack Obama to take a tough line with Iran and North Korea. Finally, the report said it is more likely that a terror attack will take place by the end of 2013.
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A draft study by the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism warns of growing threats from nuclear smuggling rings, rogue states and the spread of atomic information in the developing world, the Washington Post reported.
The panel singled out Pakistan because of its network of terror groups, history of instability and nuclear capabilities, according to the report.
"In our judgment, America's margin of safety is shrinking, not growing," the Washington Post quoted from the draft report.
The panel urged President-elect Barack Obama to take a tough line with Iran and North Korea. Finally, the report said it is more likely that a terror attack will take place by the end of 2013.
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