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Die Länderstudien des Sunshine Project Die Biowaffen-Konvention verbietet die Entwicklung, Produktion und Lagerung biologischer Waffen. Erlaubt ist jedoch eine defensive Forschung. Während eine Abwehrforschung sicherlich für den Schutz vor Biowaffen notwendig ist, sind offensive und defensive Forschung oft nur schwer voneinander zu trennen, und offensive Möglichkeiten können im Verlauf einer Abwehrforschung mit entwickelt werden. Nr. 1: Deutschland (16. November 2004)
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The Sunshine Project Country Studies The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) prohibits the development, production and stockpiling of biological weapons, while permitting defensive research. Although biodefense research programs may be necessary for protection against biological warfare, there is often only a very fine line separating defensive and offensive activities, and offensive capabilities may be generated in the course of defensive work. Accordingly, there is an ongoing need for governments to exercise sound judgment and restraint in their biodefense programs and to guarantee full transparency in all aspects of biodefense research, so as to increase confidence between countries, avoid suspicions and uninformed allegations, and prevent a race for offensive capabilities under cover of defense. To increase transparency and to contribute to building confidence in this critical area of international arms control, the Sunshine Project has initiated a series of in-depth country studies to publish additional information on BW-related activities in a variety of countries. The country studies are based on open sources such as scientific publications, general media, government publications and the internet as well as direct contacts with relevant institutions and individuals. No. 1: Germany (16. November 2004) No. 2: France (16. November 2004)
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