Posted: February 10th, 2017

Is white phosphorous still an effective weapon today?

weapons of mass destruction

According to your assigned readings, over the past decade various forms of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) have been deployed as WMD, indiscriminately killing and injuring numerous people. What actions have been taken to diminish terrorist access to TICs throughout Iraq?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Describe white phosphorous and the commercial applications of this chemical? Why is this a typical weapon used in military operations? What are the effects of this chemical on the human body? Is white phosphorous still an effective weapon today?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.