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The Road to the Iraq War | 2. Terror

Slow Burn

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Navigating Bioterrorism: The Dark Winter Exercise

This chapter examines the Dark Winter simulation, revealing the complexities of the U.S. response to a hypothetical bioterrorism event involving smallpox. It highlights the impact of the 9/11 attacks on U.S. foreign policy priorities, public fear of biological threats, and the efforts to educate officials about the looming dangers of al-Qaeda and biological warfare.

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