Saturday, December 06, 2014
Defusing Islamic State’s Dirty Bomb: Dispelling the Myths About Radiological Dispersion Bombs
This past summer, Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) reportedly stole uranium compounds from Mosul University in Iraq. Writing to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on July 8, Iraqi UN Ambassador Mohamed Ali Alhakim said that 88 pounds of uranium used for scientific research at Mosul University had been looted. Now, some militants associated with the group are claiming they have built a “dirty bomb” and are targeting London. Is this cause for serious concern?
Not really. Here’s why. Read more
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