Historical course and developments of bioterrorism and strategies to deal with it

Terrorism comes in many forms and methods. A new and very complex type is bioterrorism, which means the use of biological weapons for mass murder. The increasing development of these weapons and their enormous dangers have also increased the need to examine the dimensions and legal solutions to combat them. For this reason, the present study aims to examine the historical course of bioterrorism, to provide solutions to combat it. The question that arises is: In terms of historical developments, what are the solutions to counter bioterrorism?

The type of study is a review, the sources used include documents, historical, legal ,and political books, articles ,and research related to the research topic that has been reviewed in a descriptive-analytical manner.

The reliance of bioterrorism on modern knowledge and science means adopting codified scientific and legal strategies to deal with it. Also, from an international perspective, international law should focus on recognizing and presenting examples of bioterrorist practices. Preventing the internationalization of bioterrorism threats, adopting severe crimes, identifying and introducing bioterrorism users, and closely monitoring laboratory and scientific facilities are some of the strategies that can minimize bioterrorism threats.

Bioterrorism is a real and global threat. In the first place, it is important to prevent the occurrence of bioterrorist threats and then break their chains to minimize the resulting threats. Also, after the occurrence of bioterrorist threats, we need a global crackdown on its users. Therefore, the necessary criminal laws as well as the supervision of scientific and laboratory facilities are among the strategies to combat bioterrorism. International institutionalization and punishment of perpetrators provide legal and criminal support against the spread of bioterrorism.