NCT
CBRNe Middle East
Non-Conventional Threat: CBRNe Asia 2012 3-6 September, Bangkok
9-11 December 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE
To make this world a safer and more secure place
Welcome to NCT CBRNe Middle East Distinguished guests and friends, It is my great honor and pleasure to welcome such an esteemed international group of defense and security experts, decision makers, industry leaders and CBRN first responders to the first NCT event in the Middle East! Inspired by the success of our NCT CBRNe events in Europe and Asia, we are very excited to hold this event in the bustling capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. The Middle East is no stranger to the CBRNe threat. Time and again, the proliferation and use of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons has rattled the region’s security and stability, endangering the continuous flourishing of its people. The civil war and alleged chemical weapon incidents in Syria, the upsurge of terror unleashed by the Islamic State (IS), political instability in North Africa, as well as the danger of WMD falling into the hands of terrorist networks operating in region, make non-conventional threats the most salient security issue in the Middle East. If there is anything we can learn from the pattern of conflict we face, it is that Middle Eastern states must be prepared to prevent, counter and mitigate non-conventional attacks against their polities and people. NCT CBRNe Middle East 2014 will bring together renowned international experts, regional decision-makers, CBRNe defense and security industry leaders, and first responders to discuss pressing issues in the field of CBRNe. For two days, this esteemed group will discuss how to prevent, counter and mitigate CBRNe threats, share best practices in CBRNe detection, mitigation and decontamination, and enable community-building that will serve as a fertile ground for strengthening Middle Eastern resilience and CBRNe capabilities. As we have shown in The Hague (2012), Bangkok (2012), Kuala Lumpur (2013), Leipzig (2014), and Phnom Penh (2014), IB Consultancy commits itself to building an integrated CBRN defense and security community around the globe. The Middle East is an indispensable actor in this matter This event would not have been possible without your participation and the assistance of our event partners. Therefore, I would like to thank you for joining us here in Abu Dhabi! I wish you a very successful NCT CBRNe Middle East 2014! Yours sincerely,
Ilja M. Bonsen Managing Director IB Consultancy
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Table of Contents Program Overview 4 Day 1: Tuesday 9 December
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Day 2: Wednesday 10 December
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Day 3: Thursday 11 December
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Violent Non-State Actors & Implications for Escalation Dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East - By Aqab Malik
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Speakers 16 Preparedness: Lebanese hospitals facing chemical threats - By Georges Saad
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Premium Sponsors 26 Exhibitors 29 Media Partners 31 NCT Call for Papers 33 Practical Abu Dhabi 34 About IB Consultancy 36
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Venue
18:15
Registration
Pool Bar
18:30
Icebreaker Reception
Pool Bar
07:30
Registration and Networking
Foyer and Al-Qasr Ante
08:30
Opening Plenary I: CBRN Threats in the Gulf Region: Preventive Measures and State of the Art Reconnaissance
Al-Qasr Ballroom
11:00
Coffee and Networking Break
Al-Qasr Ante
11:30
Opening Plenary II: CBRN Defense Organization: from Prevention to Response
Al-Qasr Ballroom
13:00
Lunch and Networking Break
Al-Qasr Ante
14:00
How to Respond to CBRN Incidents? An Overview of Threat Mitigation Concepts
Al-Qasr Ballroom
15:30
Coffee and Networking Break
Al-Qasr Ante
16:00
First Assessment: The Enduring WMD Threat and how to Prepare
Al-Qasr Ballroom
17:30
Networking Reception
Al-Qasr Ante
08:00
Registration and Networking
Foyer and Al-Qasr Ante
08:30
Enhancing Preparedness through CBRN Monitoring and Training
Al-Qasr Ballroom
10:00
Coffee and Networking Break
Al-Qasr Ante
10:30
Decontamination in Hot Climate Zones
Al-Qasr Ballroom
12:00
Lunch and Networking Break
Al-Qasr Ante
13:00
CBRN Civil Defense
Al-Qasr Ballroom
14:30
Coffee and Networking Break
Al-Qasr Ante
15:00
The Bio-Threat: Responding to Communicable Infectious Diseases
Al-Qasr Ballroom
Thursday
Wednesday
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Tuesday
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Program Overview
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Day 1: Tuesday 9 December 18:30
Icebreaker Reception
Day 2: Wednesday 10 December OPENING PLENARY I: CBRN THREATS IN THE GULF REGION: PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND STATE OF THE ART RECONNAISSANCE 08:30 Opening Speech Maj. Gen. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations, Abu Dhabi Police, UAE 09:00
CBRN Defense Organization in the UAE
Col. Rashed Obaid Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Commander of Chemical Defense, UAE Armed Forces General HQ, UAE
09:30 Reconnaissance and integrated response in a CBRN Environment • CBRNe Reconnaissance requirements: current scenarios • CBRNe Full Reconnaissance vehicle • Industrial integrated response: deployable laboratories and sensor fields Vito Volpetti, Product Manager CBRN, Thales Italia, Italy 10:00 The Threat of Chemical and Nuclear Warfare in the Middle East - Finding Suitable Answers Ambassador (Ret.) Dr. Ahmed Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi, Executive Director of Yemeni International Affairs Center, Yemen thalesgroup.com
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14:30 Future Decontamination Capabilities - A Conceptual and Technological Approach
Dr. Bernhard-Christoph Halstrup, VP and Head of Competence Center for CBRN Defense Systems, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH, Germany
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wolfgang Widders, Senior Advisor, Kärcher Futuretech, Germany
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Morning Refreshments and Networking
OPENING PLENARY II: CBRN DEFENSE ORGANIZATION: FROM PREVENTION TO RESPONSE 11:30 The Ground-Breaking Transformation of the German Armed Forces Joint CBRN Defense Command Col. Henry Neumann, Commander, Bundeswehr Joint CBRN Defense Command, Germany 12:00
Requirements and Capability Development – A Suppliers View
Martin Neujahr, Head of Business Unit CIP, Bruker Daltonics GmbH, Germany 12:30
The Threat of Chemical Warfare in the Middle East - Trends and Challenges for Effective Preparedness
Brig. Gen. Aref S. Alzaben, General Director and Military Commandant, King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, Jordan 13:00
Lunch and Networking
SESSION I: HOW TO RESPOND TO CBRN INCIDENTS? AN OVERVIEW OF THREAT MITIGATION CONCEPTS 14:00 CBRN Threat Mitigation Concepts in the Middle East - Approaches in Jordan • Specific regional threats and consequences for CBRN incident management • Respective needs for CBRN equipment and procurement Col. Hussein Al-Hameidi, Director of Disaster Department, Civil Defense Directorate, Jordan
Wednesday
10:30 Integrated Mobile Bio Reconnaissance Systems
15:00 From Decontamination to Restoring Combat Power: Best Practices and R&D at the German Army • Common SOPs in the field of CBRN decontamination and recovery • Respective best practices of the German Army • Emerging technologies and persisting requirements in this field at the German Army and NATO Dr. Alexander Grabowski, Head Decontamination / Water Purification Directorate, Bundeswehr Research Institute for Protective Technologies and NBC Protection, Germany 15:30
Afternoon Refreshments and Networking
SESSION II: FIRST ASSESSMENT: THE ENDURING WMD THREAT AND HOW TO PREPARE
16:00 Non-Conventional Nuclear Threats to the Middle East Emanating from South Asia – A Tinderbox for International Security? Prof. Aqab Malik, Department of Strategic and Nuclear Studies, National Defense University, Pakistan
16:30 Stockpiling of Medical Countermeasures & Radiological Public Health Emergencies • Medical Response during CBRNe Public Health Emergencies • Procurement of Medical Countermeasures: CBRNe as service Alexander Heyl, CEO, Heyltex Corporation, USA 17:00
The Regional Balance of Power in the Middle East and the role of WMD • Regional conflicts in the Middle East • Respective role of WMD threats Col. (Ret.) Dr. Fahed Alshelaimi, President, Gulf and Peace Security Gulf Forum, Kuwait 17:30
Networking Reception
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Day 3: Thursday 11 December SESSION III: ENHANCING PREPAREDNESS THROUGH CBRN MONITORING AND TRAINING
Thursday
08:30 Enhancing Emergency Preparedness and CBRN Monitoring and Surveillance in Turkey • Emergency Preparedness for CBRN incidents in Turkey - Best Practices and SOPs • CBRN surveillance and monitoring systems and networks in place in Turkey Col. (Ret.) Ayhan Batur, Former Commander, Turkish Armed Forces CBRN School, Turkey 09:00
International Best Practice in the Use of Simulation for CBRN Training
John Saunders, Bid and Product Manager, Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd., UK 09:30
Civil, Military and Academia Cooperation in CBRN Defense in the UAE
Andrew Deegan, Principal Consultant, Good Harbor Consulting, United Kingdom 10:00
Morning Refreshments and Networking
SESSION IV: DECONTAMINATION IN HOT CLIMATE ZONES
10:30
Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment in the Middle East Area
Col. Henry Neumann, Commander, Bundeswehr Joint CBRN Defense Command, Germany 10:50
Difficulties in Decontamination for CBRN Defense Corps
Dr. Alexander Grabowski, Head Decontamination / Water Purification, Bundeswehr Research Institute for Protective Technologies and NBC Protection, Germany 11:10 Decontamination Solutions in Hot Climate Zones Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wolfgang Widders, Senior Advisor, Kärcher Futuretech, Germany
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Round of experts: Plenary Discussion
Moderator: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wolfgang Widders, Senior Advisor, Kärcher Futuretech, Germany Panellists: • Col. Henry Neumann, Commander, Bundeswehr Joint CBRN Defense Command, Germany • Dr. Alexander Grabowski, Head Decontamination / Water Purification Directorate, Bundeswehr Research Institute for Protective Technologies and NBC Protection, Germany • Ilja M. Bonsen, Managing Director, IB Consultancy, the Netherlands 12:00
Lunch and Networking SESSION V: CBRN CIVIL DEFENSE
13:00 Preparedness for Mass Casualty Events at the Saint George Hospital University Medicine Center • Assuring preparedness for CBRNe incidents focusing on Chemical hazards (training, decontamination of victims and PPE) • Concrete SOPs during mass decontamination and life support for civilians in case of a CBRNe incident Georges Saad, EMS/HEMS Manager at the St. George Hospital University Medical Center, Lebanon 13:30 Cristanini - All Hazards Response • CBRN Proliferation in the Information Age - a changing landscape of ungoverned space • Risk Management and Investment for low probability but high consequence events • Simplicity and Speed when the situation is complex and dangerous • Modular and universal solutions when the future is uncertain Brian Clesham, CBRN Consultant, Cristanini, United Kingdom
14:00 Biological Hazards in Mass Gathering-Hajj Prospective • Prospective of Hajj as Mass Gathering Disaster Mood • Government Commitment and Hajj Providers Decision Challenges • Preparedness in Hajj Factors to Consider • Biological Risk Assessment and Biological Detection Technologies • Managing a Biological Event Dr. Tariq Al Arnous, General Director Emergency Health Department, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 14:30 Capacity Building in Radiation Protection in the United Arab Emirates • Current Radiation Protection Policies and Approaches in the U.A.E. • Respective requirements for Nuclear and Radiation Security by 2020 Aayda Al Shehhi, Manager of Regulated Materials Radiation Safety Department, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), United Arab Emirates 15:00
Afternoon Refreshments and Networking
SESSION VI: THE BIOTHREAT: RESPONDING TO COMMUNICABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES • 15:30 Biosafety in the Maghreb: Laboratory and Analysis Capacities and Preparedness • Biosafety in Morocco and the Maghreb in terms of disease surveillance • The availability and development of BSL-3/-4 laboratories • Lessons learned from countering the Ebola threat Prof. Mohammed Hassar, Clinical Pharmacologist/ Director Emeritus, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Morocco 16:00
LAB-ON-A-CHIP: Detection of biological threats in a miniaturized format
Dr. Claudia Gaertner, CEO, Microfluidic Chipshop, Germany 16:30 Biosafety in Pakistan - Needs and Requirements Brig. Gen. Dr. Aamer Ikram, Head of Microbiology Department, Armed Forces Institute for Pathology, Pakistan 17:00
End of Conference
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Violent Non-State Actors & Implications for Escalation Dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East
By Aqab Malik, Assistant Professor Department of Strategic and Nuclear Studies National Defense University, Pakistan
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he complex security environment in South Asia, specifically that concerning Pakistan and India, cannot merely be limited to a dyadic interstate conflict. Violent non-state actors (VNSAs) now occupy a fundamental position in the security calculus between Pakistan and India. Furthermore, extra-regional actors such as the US and China are exercising ever greater influence over both countries’ security affairs, in-sync with the wider concerns of the increasingly interconnected global community. In relation to the application of the evolving concepts of deterrence stability and the stability-instability paradox within the South Asian region, the presence and use of VNSAs is of great concern for all stakeholders. To this extent, the confidence building
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measures that have hitherto been incorporated for escalation prevention or mitigation between the two countries, such as the 1999 Lahore Declaration or the establishment of hotlines, do not and have not intrinsically fathomed the degree, capacity and ability of such VNSAs to metamorphasise into identifiably self-propagating and self-serving independent entities; which, have proven to contradict the rationale for their initial emergence as asymmetric instruments. The concerns of the potential consequences of provoking escalation are not unwarranted. However, such concerns must be put into their rightful place and not exaggerated to achieve ends that will absolutely encourage potential escalatory risks. For example, the possibilities that extremist organisations and other militant groups are able to exploit misperceived
weaknesses in Pakistan’s strategic apparatus and acquire nuclear capability are not simply highly exaggerated and counterproductive; they are, in fact, a product of science fantasy. Nevertheless, regular reports and articles in Western and Indian media both undermine deterrence stability in South Asia, and embolden such VNSAs into thinking, however impossible it may be, to actually attempt to acquire such a capability through further attacks. This, in turn, undermines Pakistan and every CBM painstakingly achieved hitherto every time an attack occurs at or near a military installation, however unrelated that installation may be to Pakistan’s strategic force structure; thereby, threatening deterrence stability through the stability-instability paradox for the attainment of leverage over Pakistan from certain right-wing circles in New Delhi, which has led to the emergence of strategies such as India’s redundant Cold Start Doctrine. Given such misperceptions by emboldened independent VNSAs, their capabilities to instigate potentially escalatory diplomatic and strategic crises are exponentially enhanced as they realise the force-multiplier effects that the exploitation of the world media has for their own interests, and to the detriment of the interests and stability of the relationship between Pakistan and India, and the wider region. The argument therefore becomes circular, further exacerbating misperceptions, increasingly threatening regional strategic stability, and inviting progressively more destabilising VNSAs attacks, both in degree of extremity and scope of intended consequences. What is also of paramount concern is the exploitation of independent VNSA attacks on Indian soil, which are invariably rationalised and conducted against India’s forceful occupation of Kashmir, through the misuse of trilateral compellence to induce concessions from Pakistan by persuading third party intervention through pre-calculated contingencies within an inevitable de-escalation process; for example, as occurred during the Twin Peak Crisis and the mass mobilisation of Operation Parakram after the attack on the Indian Parliament by VNSAs on 13 December 2001. It is disconcerting to know that India will continue to actively use trilateral compellence against Pakistan upon any attack by independent VNSA, which may have direct implications for deterrence stability in South Asia with potentially significant escalatory risks.
VNSA Objectives It is therefore pertinent to explore the rationale behind the VNSAs and their objectives. It is a known fact that the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) Pakistan, an umbrella organisation of numerous VNSAs and organised criminal entities, utterly rejects Pakistan’s constitution, its rationale for existing, as well as its strategic alliance with the United States and NATO in Afghanistan. Unlike the Afghan Taliban, whose remit only extends to within the political boundaries of present day Afghanistan, the TTP has a global agenda. The TTP and associated VNSAs, being systemically opposed to the State of Pakistan, are not a creation of Pakistan, nor are they in any way supported by Pakistan. This has been made evident by the wide ranging military operations that have been conducted by Pakistan’s security forces since the emergence of the TTP in December 2007, including the current military campaign in North Waziristan. These military operations have been popularly supported by the vast majority of the Pakistani public, which has suffered in excess of 50,000 dead through TTP and other VNSA attacks in Pakistan. It may be clearly stated that these VNSAs are, in fact, existential enemies of Pakistan. It took time, but there is now a general popular acceptance that such VNSAs are an anathema to the future course of Pakistan. VNSAs reject Pakistan’s Democratic Principles, the course it has been taking since 2008, which led to the first peaceful transfer of power through elected government in 2013. Political dialogue and peaceful political protest is beginning to make headway to become the norm. However, many systemic and structural disparities and issues continue to exist, which must be resolved for the betterment of Pakistan and the region by negating the potential for the exploitation of existing and latent grievances by VNSAs in the future, and their use by external parties. VNSA Transnational Alliances Organisations with similar political outlooks have a tendency to congregate and occasionally coalesce when political and strategic interests and conditions converge; which may induce a feasible sharing of tactical, operational, and strategic goals. This may also be the case when common vicissitudes force them to recognise the advantages of increased interaction and networking, given and in-sync with the global trend towards increased interconnectedness and linkage formation through advances in communications,
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transportation and the flow of money. In this respect, VNSAs are no different when considering system dynamics and the growth of common entities. The linkages between the TTP and Daesh, therefore, have profound implications.
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Defeated and broken after Pakistan’s successful and ongoing North Waziristan campaign, reports of the TTP’s support and overt recognition of the political and religious reason d’être of Daesh (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant/Syria, or Islamic State) emerged when individual elements of TTP, such as its former spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid and a number of its other FATA (Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas) district commanders who have retreated to Afghanistan’s Kunar and Nuristan provinces, declared their personal allegiance to the Middle Eastern extremist group. Shahidullah Shahid was subsequently replaced by the TTP, which has officially denied allegiance to Daesh. However, although no direct linkages between the two VNSAs have been proven hitherto, limited graffiti, wall chalking, and stickers have surfaced in Karachi, Quetta, Lahore, and other locations of Punjab, as well as evidence of leaflets being distributed in Peshawar.1 Given that associations between different groups are inherently based upon interpersonal relationships and understanding, in addition to ideological commonalities and interests, the implications of an alliance may vary according to different levels of interaction; and may, therefore, have significantly different impacts and trajectories whether tactical, operational or strategic. At the tactical level, the extremist organisations may share limited methodological understanding and experience in military tactics, given their dissimilar geographical and cultural environments; such as enhanced efficacies of suicide bombing, IED deployment, kidnapping for ransom, assassinations, publicity and psy-ops, techniques in raiding, and guerrilla tactics in urban environments. The latter is significant because the transference of urban warfare experience and expertise gained by Sunni insurgents, Bathist remnants, and Al Qaeda during the US occupation of Iraq (2003-2008) could significantly force-multiply disparate TTP and other VNSA elements that are likely to have dispersed into the urban centres of Pakistan, such as Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar. Furthermore, the limited cross-transfer of
human and material resources to assist each other in their independent operations may occur. In fact, such mutual assistance is ingrained and intrinsically part of their common ideological and religious worldview. At the operational level, extremist organisations may engage in joint operations with the cross-transfer of knowledge, human and material resources to assist each other in their mutual goals. Given that there are significant differences in their local and regional environments, joint operations would have to be of significant mutual concern, such as attacking a common enemy that would aid their independent and shared interests and goals. In this respect, their mutual and extremely ardent sectarian views may be the point of convergence for joint operations to create a climate of fear amongst and against nonSunni Muslims and governments that confront them. TTP has a known association with a number of other extremist VNSAs such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, and a number of Chechen and Dagestani groups fighting for independence in the Caucasus. Many of the fighters of these groups have resided and trained in TTP camps in FATA for prolonged periods, and have engaged in numerous attacks on Pakistan’s general civilian population and its state institutions, including law enforcement and the military.
1. Daesh casting its shadow over Pakistan’, Pakistan Today [online newspaper], 11 November 2014, http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/11/11/ comment/daesh-casting-its-shadow-over-pakistan/. Accessed on 13 November 2014
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At the strategic level, extremist groups may begin to identify with each other through shared ideological interpretations that facilitate trans-organisational alliances in depth and scope that would be similar to interstate military alliances. In addition to the tactical and operational convergences, strategic alliances may result in the coalescence of goals and interests to achieve a mutually shared vision. Currently, there is no evidence of such an alliance between disparate and dispersed extremist groups. This is largely because extremists groups, such as the Chechens, TTP, ETIM, IMU, and Daesh have largely evolved and emerged from and out of historically independent rationale that are limited to localised geographical environments, which are mostly nationally focused. Nevertheless, the emergence of a unified trans-VNSA alliance cannot be discounted, and would most likely be headed by the politically, militarily and territorially strongest group; which is, currently, Daesh. The implications of such an eventuality could have far-reaching and profound impacts on the current ethnic and sectarian balance in the Middle East, South Asia, and Central
Asia; leaving current state regimes vulnerable to multiple internally and externally organised attacks on their critical vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the porous borders between the countries in these subcontinents may easily facilitate the transnational movement of financial, human, and material resources to assist attacks on relative state institutions and civilian populations; thereby, further undermining their credibility. External Interference Interstate interference is also of significant concern. The Baluchistan insurgency has had many twists and turns of events since it first erupted. Whatever the necessity for structural readjustment therein, it is not within the purview of any external actor or state to interfere in the internal workings of Pakistan, and especially to its detriment. There has been an ample supply of intelligence information to concretely and without reservation establish Indian interference in Baluchistan, their support of terrorist and other anti-Pakistan VNSAs, and separatists, to undermine
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the Pakistani State through violent terrorist attacks. These attacks only promote further volatility and detrimentally affect deterrence stability, as outlined earlier. Pakistan has been consistent in making India aware of such interference at the highest levels of political interaction. Indian interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan, especially during this very turbulent period since the 9/11 attacks in the US, is illustrative of its intentions to hedge bets as to Pakistan’s future, while sidestepping requests to further amplify CBMs, which would have assisted in the amelioration of tensions between the two neighbours. In fact, India’s current course of action is not only tantamount to wishing for Pakistan’s collapse, which is exceptionally unlikely even in their most extreme scenarios, they are also directly encouraging such a course of events with false flag operations and, unbelievably, through the support of mutually adversarial TTP groups that are currently based in Afghanistan’s Khost and Nuristan Provinces
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on the western borders of Pakistan’s FATA and Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Province. Deterrence Stability Deterrence stability requires a high degree of attitudinal change, and recognition of an equal status in the relationship between the two states. It is a given that the current Indian attitude towards Pakistan is not one of perceived equality between neighbouring nation states, which was the foremost founding principle of the International State System after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Although, we do recognise that large disparities in conventional force structure between the two countries do exist, Pakistan was forced to acquire strategic parity through the acquisition of nuclear technology because of India’s illconceived attitude and tendencies towards achieving regional hegemony, which it presently continues. It is noteworthy that such overconfidence is a cause for concern, as such an attitude not only reflects the
large degree of insecurity between the two nations, but also further reinforces the ability of historical currents to continue to invade present realities in the interstate narratives that are used during negotiations and confidence building measures. Such narratives are not restricted to the politico-military hierarchy, but are all-pervasive throughout Indian society in the perceptions they hold in regards to Pakistan. As is plainly evident, it is much easier to blame Pakistan for all the problems that India is facing within itself and because of its exploitative historical actions, than confront the dire realities on the ground. Kashmir is a case in point. Indian unwillingness to deal with this unresolved issue is at the heart of the irregularities between the two nations. No doubt, responsibilities must be taken by both nations to ensure that such issues do not escalate tensions to outright hostility. However, what of the desire for independence by the Kashmiri people and their willingness to resist the forceful occupation of their lands? Is Pakistan responsible for their suppression by India too? And, is
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Pakistan to be made responsible for the inevitable independent reaction of the Kashmiri people to their forceful suppression by India? Solutions To alleviate crises situations, escalation may be mitigated with the aid preventative measures through an equal partnership for the enhancement of the region. Whether India admits it or not, both countries face internal turmoil and upheaval due to inherent internal structural disparities. Opportunities for the betterment of interstate relations may therefore be exploited by cooperation towards mutual enhancement. Furthermore, mutual recognition of the necessity for regional cooperation in the realm of economic developmental and the lack of regional competitive advantage from South Asia should provide ample justification to pursue determined confidence building measure. However, the pertinent question is to ask, why is this not occurring? n
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Speakers and Moderators Col. Hussein Al-Hameidi, Director of Disaster Department, Civil Defense Directorate, Jordan Col. Al-Hameidi was born in Al-Iraq, he joined the AlBasrah University and studied Chemical Engineering. He graduated holding a BSc Degree in Chemical Engineering, and he continued with a BSc Degree in Military Science from Mu’tah University in Jordan. He enlisted in the Jordan Civil Defense as a chemical engineer, where he has occupied many leading position in civil protection and civil defense domains, as well as training, prevention, operations, chemical, disaster and crisis management and is one of the accredited OPCW experts. He has participated in many training courses and participated in workshops and conferences in various areas in the field of civil protection at the national and international level, Besides his participation and membership in different committees and organizations at all levels (nationally, regionally and internationally). He has contributed and cooperated in translating some handbooks and guidance in addition to his preparation of some civil protection books and curriculums Aayda Al-Shehhi, Manager of Regulated Materials Radiation Safety Department, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), United Arab Emirates When Aayda Al Shehhi completed her Bachelor of Science in Physics and her Master in Quality Management, she joined the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) in 2010. Currently, she is working as the Manager of Regulated Materials, which means that her main responsibilities are: licensing and inspection for non-nuclear facilities; developing the criteria and requirements for radiation safety training; dosimetry services; inventory system; import and export of radioactive materials; orphan sources strategy; and an emergency plan required for enhancing the radiation safety infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. Aayda is the representative of United Arab Emirates to IAEA Radiation Safety Standards Committee (RASCC) as well as the Vice Chairman of the IAEA Joint Convention 4th Review Meeting. She has chaired the meeting session on Radiation Protection after Fukushima. Besides, she is responsible for the IAEA Occupational Radiation Protection Appraisals (ORPAS) Mission to review Occupational Radiation Protection in Country as well as National Data Bases.
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Ambassador (Ret.) Dr. Ahmed Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi, Executive Director of Yemeni International Affairs Center, Yemen Ambassador (Ret.) Ahmed Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi, Ph.D., is serving as Chief Representative of the League of Arab States. Ambassador AlWahishi has a Ph.D. in Economics from the Czech Republic since 1988. He has also graduated as B.Sc. (Chemistry) from the Kuwait University in 1977, and in 1991 he successfully completed International Law from the Moscow University. The Ambassador holds a fellowship in International Law from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Since 2006 he is an Alumni of the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center at the National Defense University (NDA) in Washington D.C. Dr. Al-Wahishi served as Ambassador of Yemen in Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. He also served as Head of Mission in Dubai and Tokyo. Joining the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1990, he worked in International, Gulf Department and Chief of Cabinet of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Ambassador has taken initiatives to strengthen ties between North Africa, South and West Asia and globally by organizing several events. As Executive Director of the Yemeni International Affairs’ Center (YIAC), he carried various activities including research work on Political, Economic and Social issues in the Middle East. Col. (Ret.) Dr. Fahed Alshelaimi, President, Gulf and Peace Security Gulf Forum, Kuwait Dr. Fahed Alshelaimi is a former Army Colonel with 27-year service in the Kuwaiti Army. He successfully completed two Masters, one in general administration and one in military science. As well, Dr. Alshelaimi completed a Ph.D. in international relations. Dr. Fahed Alshelaimi has a lot of experience with working in areas that linked both international and national affairs. Alshelaimi worked for USCC in Tampa, Florida from 2002 to 2004. He worked as security advisor for United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) from 2008 to 2013. Currently, Dr. Alshelaimi is working as a strategic advisor for the office of the Minister of Information
in Kuwait. Dr. Alshelaimi wrote many policy papers in security and military issues such as terrorism, Kuwait military service and Gaza war. Brig. Gen. Aref S. Alzaben, General Director & Military Commandant, King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), Jordan Brig.Gen. Aref Salim Alzaben graduated from The Royal Military College in 1986. He was Platoon Leader of the 81st Airborne Battalion at the Royal Jordanian Special Forces Brigade. In 1988 he was a Special Forces Team Leader at the 101st Special Forces battalion. From 1990-2004 he was assigned to the 71st counterterrorism Battalion and in 1999, Alzaben was the commander of 71st C.T. Battalion. In 2005, Brig. Gen. Alzaben attended the NDU (National Defense University) in Washington DC, where he obtained the War College Diploma & MA in Strategic Security Studies. From 2005-2007 Brig.Gen. Alzaben was re-assigned as J3 in the Joint Special Operations Command. In 2008, he transferred to the Joint Special Ops Command. In 2010, he Commanded Task Force 222/C as part of the US 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Brig. Gen. Alzaben was awarded the US Meritorious Service Medal from the US President. In 2011 he became Brigade Commander of King Abdullah II, 37th Royal Special Forces Brigade. He transferred to KASOTC as Deputy Director General/Military Commandant and in 2012, he was awarded with the Special Operations Command Medal (USSOCOM). Brig. Gen Alzaben is married with 3 children. Col. (Ret.) Ayhan Batur, Former Commander, Turkish Army CBRN School. Turkey Ayhan Batur graduated from the War Academy and served for the Turkish Armed Forces for 25 years. With over 15 years of Turkish Armed Forces military experience as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist, he has served as senior trainer and director for the Turkish Army Chemical Defense; CBRN Company and CBRN Battalion commanding officer; Chief NBC at NATO Rapid Deployable Corps; 6 years at the Turkish Armed Forces CBRN School
as Academic Director and CBRN School Commander. He was responsible for the management, planning and execution of training and courses for the Turkish Armed Forces. He developed and conducted training for officers, NCOs, Specialists and civilians. He established standard training processes and formats for the CBRN School and Training Center. He successfully executed many exercises and participated in and/or led projects and research activities requiring coordination with high level officers, civilians, companies and universities. He gained experience in a number of International (UN and NATO) operations. He has been awarded by NATO the Service Medal Bosnia, Service Medal - Iraq, several badges and more than 80 appreciation letters. He has retired just a few months ago, following a 34 years’ service in military uniform. Brian Clesham, CBRN Consultant, Cristanini, Italy Prior to transitioning to civilian life in 2010, Brian was the UK Army’s CBRN Principal for 4 years. Part of these responsibilities included advising the Army on acceptance of CBRN equipment into service. During this time, he also led several international and inter-agency projects. Highlights included presenting to the Commandant and senior leadership of the US Chemical Corps, returning lectures at the US Air Force Command & Staff College on interagency co-operation, and directing the inaugural NATO Russia Interoperability Course at the General Staff Academy in Moscow. He was also a Course Director for 3 years at NATO School in Southern Germany On leaving public service, Brian worked initially for SVGC Ltd, a UK Defense company that specializes in procurement ‘Options Analysis’ and equipment ‘Through Life Cycle Management’. Previous CBRN appointments have included 3,5 years as Chief of Staff at the United Kingdom’s Defense CBRN Centre. He was also co-opted by the UK Foreign Office to engage in OPCW work to advise developing nations on the multiagency response to chemical incidents. He has been a CBRN Advisor at 4 star Multinational Joint Task Force level, Brigade level and a Unit CBRN Training Officer. Following graduation from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Brian was commissioned into the 2nd King Edward Vll’s Own Gurkha Rifles. Brian is a graduate of the Italian Joint Command & Staff College at the Institute for Higher Defense
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development. Prior to joining Good Harbor Consulting Andrew was a Police Chief Superintendent and Head of the Police National CBRN Centre in the United Kingdom. Andrew holds a B.A. with honors in Education from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Andy Deegan, Andrew Deegan, Principal Consultant, Good Harbor Consulting, United Kingdom Andrew Deegan is a Principal Consultant at Good Harbor Consulting, a company that provides services in security, safety and resiliency, specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear civil response capability
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Dr. Alexander Grabowski, Head of Decontamination and Water Purification Directorate, Bundeswehr Research Institute for Protection Technologies and NBC Protection (WIS), Germany Dr. Grabowski is a native of Kiel in northern Germany. After completing his Ph.D. in chemistry he started working for the Ministry of Defense in the area of CBRN. He served as desk officer at the Federal Office for Defense Technology and Procurement, as well as at the Ministry of Defense and at the US-Army ECBC. For more than 20 years, he is working at the Bundeswehr Research Institute for Protection Technologies and NBC Protection, where he was chief of several branches before he became the head of the NBC-Decontamination and Water Purification Directorate. Over the years, he also held various posts in several NATO- and EDA-groups; at this time, he is the Chairman of the NATO Joint CBRN Defense Capability Development Group and the German representative in the EDA Joint Investment Program on CBRN Defense. He is married and has one child.
Dr. Bernhard-Christoph Halstrup, VP and Head of Competence Center for CBRN Defense Systems, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH, Germany Dr. Bernhard Christoph Halstrup was born in 1962. He studied physics and chemistry at the University of Münster, Germany, where he got his diploma in physics in 1989. He then started working as a researcher at the Technical Physics Institute at University of Kassel, Germany, where he received his doctor’s degree in 1994. His research was focused on micro sensors for different industrial applications including the detection of environmental and chemical warfare agents. After joining the Rheinmetall group in 1997, Dr. Halstrup was responsible for the development of NBC Field Laboratories. In 2000 he took over product responsibility for mobile military and civilian NBC Reconnaissance Systems and became head of the Product Management Department for NBC Defense Systems in 2004. As of today he is the responsible Head of the Competence Center for CBRN Defense Systems within Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV).
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Mr. Alexander Heyl, CEO, Heyltex Corporation, USA Born in Berlin, Germany, Alexander has spent the last 20 years in the United States; he received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston and his MBA in Health Care from the Institute of Management at the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht in Berlin, Germany. He has also spent extensive time periods in Japan and South Korea. In 2006 he joined the Heyl Group, which was founded by his grandfather in 1926. Since 2008 he is CEO of Heyltex Corporation, the US subsidiary of the group, and in 2010 he followed up with the Managing Director position at the parent company in Germany. Since joining the company, Alexander has sought to expand the Heyl Group’s broad but unique expertise in medical countermeasures, including developing new formulations or indications for existing medical countermeasures, raising public awareness of the importance of medical solutions for internal contamination, and finding sustainable commercial models to keep these niche products alive and available to the market.
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Brig.Gen. Dr. Aamer Ikram, Head of Microbiology Department, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Pakistan Dr Aamer graduated in 1987; did Diploma in Pathology (1990); qualified MCPS (1991); Fellowship (Clinical Microbiology) in 1998; and PhD (Microbiology) 2014. He qualified Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment followed by Diploma in Disaster Management. Did On Job Training (UK) in infection control during 2005. Excelled in the fields of biosafety, biosecurity, dualuse safety and infection control as he completed a wide range of courses from renowned universities like Harvard, Oxford, South Florida, Iowa, Chester, Bradford, etc, and workshops from UN, WHO, CDC, ASM
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and ABSA. He is a Registered Biosafety Professional from American Biological Safety Association and Biosafety Level 2 Professional from Institute of Safety in Technology & Research (UK). Accomplished one year certificate course in emerging infectious diseases from University of Iowa followed by ‘Dual-use Biosecurity’ course from Bradford University. He was awarded FRCP by Royal College Edinburgh in 2012 and FRCPath from Royal College of Pathologists London in 2014. He has been Chief Editor of Infectious Diseases Journal Pakistan, and is among the editorial board of national and international journals. He has more than hundred national and international publications on his name. Presently he is Professor and Consultant at Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. He is among the founder members of Pakistan Biological Safety Association. Due to his contributions, he was awarded ‘Biosafety
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Mr. Martin Neujahr, Head of Business Unit ‘Critical Infrastructure Protection’, Bruker Daltonics, GmbH, Germany After graduating in Business Management and Computer
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Prof. Aqab Malik, Assistant Professor, Department of Strategic and Nuclear Studies, National Defense University, Pakistan Prof. Dr. Aqab Malik completed his Doctorate of Philosophy on Conflict Dynamics in Afghanistan at the Department of Strategic and Nuclear Studies, National Defense University, for which he conducted in-field research during numerous extensive visits to Afghanistan, especially while embedded with the Taliban and other militant/extremist violent non-state actors to understand their motivations and intentions. With extensive teaching and research experience in fields ranging from WMD Terrorism and CounterTerrorism to Strategic (Nuclear) Crisis Management, Irregular Warfare, Informational and Psychological Warfare, Strategic Studies, Grand Strategy, and Strategic Thought, Prof. Dr. Aqab Malik is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Strategic & Nuclear Studies, National Defense University, Islamabad, in which he also supervises, mentors and instructs domestic and foreign Senior Military and Civil Service Officers. Prof. Dr. Malik has also been a visiting Professor at Pakistan’s premier Quaid-i-Azam University, and other institutions; while he has also recently had a background as a senior consultant and National Advisor at Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority formulating counter terrorism strategy, and at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. In addition to his existing responsibilities at the NDU, Prof. Dr. Malik has for the years 2013/14 been a resident Senior Fellow at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, and Carnegie Fellow at the New America Foundation, Washington DC.
Science at the Bundeswehr University (Munich) he held various positions in the German Air Force. Martin further graduated as General Staff Officer at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College in Hamburg. He was assigned to the Joint Staff of the Ministry of Defense to lead the German contribution to the NATO Concept Development & Experimentation program. In this position he was the German representative in various NATO Working Groups before he asked for retirement as Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff). His industrial career brought him to IBM and Thales where he held various positions as a Senior Managing Consultant as well as in global Marketing and Sales. At the same time Martin was Chairman of a NATO Industrial Advisory Working Sub Group before he joined Bruker in his current position. Col. Henry Neumann, Commander, Bundeswehr CBRN Defense Command, Germany Colonel Neumann began his military career in 1975 as an Officer Cadet of the German Army NBC Defense Corps. From 1975-1981 he completed his Officers Course and graduated from University with a degree in Computer Sciences. From 1981-1986 he was platoon leader of the NBC Defense Platoon in Emden and Company Commander of a NBC Defense Company in Bruchsal. From 19861987 he was appointed Chief of a Training Inspectorate at the NBC Defense and Self-Protection School in Sonthofen. From 1987-1991 he was Company Commander of the HQ Company 7 (GE) Panzer Division in Unna. From 1991-1994 he was desk officer for NBC defense training at the Army Office in Cologne. From 1994-1996 he commanded NBC Defense Batallion 110 in Emden. From 1997-2003 he held various assignments in the field of NBC defense and Protection issues at the Federal Ministry of Defense. From 2003-2005 Col. Neumann was Branch Chief of the Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Branch in the CBRN Defense und Protection Issues Division of the Federal Armed Forces Joint Support Command in Cologne. In 2004 he was appointed deputy Brigade Commander of NBC defense Brigade 100 in Bruchsal. He was Commander of NATO’s CBRN Joint Assessment Team during the NFR 4 rotation. Since 2006 Col. Neumann has been Branch Chief of the CBRN Defense, Fire Fighting and Self Protection Branch in the CBRN
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Defense und Protection Issues Division of the Federal Armed Forces Joint Support Command in Cologne. He was Chairman of the CBRN Defense Training Working Group (NTG/JSSG) from 2008-2010. In 2008 and 2009 he chaired the European Defense Agency Project Team CBRN Detection, Identification and Monitoring; in 2009 he was elected chairman of the BIO EDEP Program Preparation Group. From 2010 Col. Neumann was the Commander of German Forces in Kabul and the Liaison Officer between the German and the Afghan MoD. In 2012, he returned to the Joint Support Command as a Chief of Staff and was appointed Commissioner for the Establishment of the Bundeswehr CBRN Defense Command. On 23 April 2013, Col. Neumann was handed over the Command of the Bundeswehr CBRN Defense Command in Bruchsal. Georges Saad, EMS/HEMS Manager at St. George Hospital University Medical Center, Lebanon Georges Saad is a Senior Consultant in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management; he is actually working within 11 countries in the Middle East and Africa. He received his International Master Degree in Business Administration- Health management in 2007 from University of Dauphine-Paris. Through his love to help the others and its potential to inspire change and save lives, he has worked over 30 years focusing in emergency medicine field. From a Registered Nurse, to a Certified Flight Nurse to Retrieval Emergency Medicine to a specialized trainer in Aeromedical and Aviation training programs with the Armed Forces and in CBRNe’s management with many international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and different government institutions. In addition to his consultancy and training jobs, Mr. Saad is the Director of the Lebanese-European Academy of Emergency Medicine-LEAEM, a Continuing Formation partnership program in emergency Medicine, Life Support and Disaster Management, started in 2009 between Saint George Hospital University Medical Center and University of BalamandFaculty of Medicine, Incentive Med-Germany and the American Heart Association-USA; LEAEM is the Academic division of the Emergency Medical Services Department at SGHUMC, for which Mr. Saad is responsible.
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John Saunders, Bid and Product Manager, Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd, United Kingdom John graduated in 1987 with a degree in history, politics and religion, and a dissertation in terrorism and technology. He lived overseas until 1991, and has spent the last two decades in the specialized respiratory protection and CBRN defense markets, where he has experience of working in over 40 countries. John joined Argon in October 2005 as the Sales and Marketing Manager, where he was responsible for the sales of detection instrument simulation training systems. He became the Bid and Product Manager at Argon in October 2012 with retained sales responsibility for the Middle East, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Southern Europe, and Canada. Vito Volpetti, Program ManagerLand & Joint Systems Division, THALES Italia After Scientific High School, he graduated in Biological Sciences at the University of Bari, Italy, in 1998 discussing a thesis in Molecular Biology (Bioinformatics). Formerly a CBRN Officer in the Italian Army, Mr. Volpetti joined Thales in 2007 to manage the project on the development of CBRN Mobile Laboratories. In 2012 he was appointed Thales Italia CBRN Product Manager. Since 2009 he is registered at the European Defense Agency (EDA) as CnGE (Captech nonGovernmental Expert). In 2010 Mr. Volpetti obtained the Master of Sciences Degree in "Protection against CBRNe events" at the University of Tor Vergata (Rome). Since graduation he is regularly invited to give seminars and talks on CBRN topics at the University of Tor Vergata. Since 2012 Mr. Volpetti is also part of the teaching body for the Master’s Degree in "Advanced Rescue in extra-hospital emergencies" held at the Catholic University "Sacro Cuore" (Rome).
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wolfgang Widders, Senior Advisor, Kärcher Futuretech, Germany Lt. Col. (ret) Wolfgang Widders is Senior Military Advisor for CBRN protection systems of KÄRCHER FUTURETECH. In this position he is responsible for concepts and doctrine as well as contacts to the whole CBRN Defense community worldwide. After a humanistic high school exam he started his military career in 1971. He served in the CBRN Defense Corps for 3 years and left the army as Lieutenant in 1974. From 1974 until 1981 he studied law at Ruhr-University in Bochum. During his studies he served in 14 military exercises as reservist. After re-entry in 1982 with the rank of a Captain, he was Coy Commander for 3 years, CBRN Staff Officer 5. Armored Division and Section Chief inside Army Office. In 1994 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and
Commander of CBRN Defense Battalion 7 in Höxter for 3 years. Further on he served as Section Chief/Dep. Division Chief in Armed Forces Office and Assistant Branch Chief inside MoD - Armed Forces Staff - for 5 years. As Branch Chief inside Joint Support Command, inter alia responsible for the new structure of the CBRN Defense Corps of the Armed Forces as well as concepts and doctrine, he finished his active military career with retirement end of June 2012. He has more than 11 years experiences as subject matter expert inside NATO and EU working groups, often as head of delegation, and as German negotiator during the implementation phase of the Joint CBRN Defense Centre of Excellence. One highlight in his career was the position of a NATO-Co-Director of an enhanced workshop Science for Peace and Security in Kyiv (Ukraine) in 2011. Wolfgang was born in Westphalia and is married to his wife Petra and has 2 children.
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Preparedness: Lebanese hospitals facing chemical threats By Georges Saad EMS/HEMS Manager at the St. George Hospital and Senior Consultant in Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management
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s it was well known in Lebanon, both the medical staff working in health facilities and the first responders working at emergency medical services or fire brigade were not able to deal with any CBRN incident. In addition, they were not capable of handling and managing any relative event due to the lack of knowledge, training, equipment and incentives.
Sarin, Tabun, Soman, Mustard, and VX. The Lebanese Ministry of Heath, financially supported by the World Health Organization and in cooperation with the Lebanese Syndicate of Hospitals, took immediate actions. They worked on increasing the preparedness and response capabilities of healthcare providers in many governmental and private Lebanese hospitals, especially the ones situated near to the Syrian borders.
During the different Lebanese wars, the health care providers were able to deal with mass casualty incidents resulting from shelling and car bomb explosions. Their gained experience from such situations gave them the unfortunate advantage to be leaders in this field. However, it kept them as beginners in the management of CBRNe incidents. On 21 August 2013, during the Syrian Civil war, a Chemical Nerve agent (The Sarin nerve gas) attack took place in eastern Ghouta, near Damascus. The large number of casualties there (estimated around 1300 people), as well as the open and uncontrollable borders between Lebanon and Syria caused panic and confusion among all Lebanese citizens. Consequently, Lebanese people in charge worked on preparing themselves by all means to face any potential terrorist chemical attack" by nerve agents, such as,
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In the beginning of 2013, CBRN incident management training started and focused on Chemical threats. They included Triage, Medical Management, and Decontamination. In addition, personal protective equipment workshops were held. 120 health institutions received training and an adequate number of Personal Protective Equipment levels D and C. PPEs included respirators, full face masks, chemical boots, gloves, and other related products. Some private hospitals, that believe in "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", assigned professionals to highly train their medical and non-medical staff to better react and support other governmental institutions in managing MCI’s and CBRN occurrences. Saint George Hospital University Medical Center was one of the hospitals that trained its medical staff, on dealing with critical situations and create teams that act immediately in an effective manner in different circumstances. Those teams are:
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Emergency and Disaster Team, who can work behind the hospital’s walls Aeromedical Team, to work on helicopters and support the Army forces in evacuating and treating injuries HAZMAT team, to deal with CBRN incident or to support other organization, equipped with mobile decontamination equipment for set up in front and outside the hospital.
In response to any mass casualties events resulted from chemical nerve agents, the health facility needs to act immediately and in a proper manner. Increasing the level at the facility is mandatory, set up the decontamination area outside the hospital is preferred to keep hazards far enough from internal wards. It is reasonable to assume that during a "chemical nerve gas agent event", not all people will be contaminated. However, the ones who are, might be dead or in critical situation, since they will not have enough time to be saved, if not evacuated within 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the type of gas used, and
without protecting their respiratory system. Most likely, during any Chemical incident, many potential and contaminated victims may have self-evacuated. Those will reach hospitals before securing the scene of incident or starting gross decontamination. In this situation any patient flow may cause critical problems to the first responders; decontamination operations must be integrated immediately as soon as we identify the hazard; initial medical triage and right treatment are essential for a successful responding system. CBRN incidents will keep presenting different challenges at all levels to everyone, including decision makers and first responders. Continuous training and preparations with strong cooperation and coordination between all parties may decrease the impact of an event on healthcare providers. But the most effective solution to protect ourselves and the population is to negotiate and eliminate the reasons of their existence.n
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Contact Person: Mr. Karl Nilsson Tel.: +46 70 639 01 31 E-mail: karl.nilsson@landauernordic.se Website: www.landauer.com LANDAUER EUROPE is a subsidiary of LANDAUER Inc., the worldwide leader in radiation science and services. Today, over 1.6 million people in the world trust LANDAUER for the measurement of their exposure to ionizing radiation. LANDAUER offers scalable radiation dosimetry programs for managing public safety, including governments, emergency response units, military and defense. Come to discover LANDAUER’s OSL dosimeters and portable reader that are being used in Japan and by the US Army. Microfluidic ChipShop GmbH Contact Person: Dr. Claudia Gärtner Tel.: +49 3641 34 705 0 E-mail: claudia.gaertner@microfluidic-chipshop.com Website: www.microfluidic-chipshop.com microfluidic ChipShop offers ready-to-use microfluidic systems as well as development & manufacturing services: From product development up to volume production – from simple microfluidic chips to complex lab-on-a-chipsystems. microfluidic ChipShop’s "Lab-on-a-Chip Catalogue" comprises a wide range of off-the shelf microfluidic chips, instruments as well as accessories and application notes. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH Contact Person: Dr. Bernhard Christoph Halstrup Tel.: +49 5618 015 189 E-mail: bernhard.halstrup@rheinmetall.com Website: www.rheinmetall-defence.com Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced CBRN reconnaissance systems for military and civil defense applications, ranging from mobile field laboratories to highly specialized detection vehicles. These systems, like e.g. our Fox armored NBC reconnaissance vehicle can quickly scan areas for the presence of CBRN warfare agents and other hazardous substances on the ground and in the air.
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Exhibitors Airsense Analytics Contact Person: Mr. Salah Kebbach Tel.: +49 385 3993 270 E-mail: kebbach@airsense.com Website: www.airsense.com AIRSENSE Analytics has committed itself to making the world a safer place as one of the leading manufacturers of reliable instruments for the detection of hazardous compounds in public security, catastrophe management and defense. The instruments which are produced in Germany are in use in many different areas to fight CBRNE threats. High end detection devices on chemicals, provide quick identification and analysis of toxic industrial chemical gases, chemical warfare agents and explosives. Bertin Technologies Contact Person: Mr. Lotfi Bennaim Tel.: +33 1 39 30 60 00 E-mail: lotfi.bennaim@bertin.fr Website: www.bertin.fr Bertin Technologies provides innovative solutions for Healthcare, Sustainable development, Defence and Security worldwide actors. We have been developing state of the art solutions for the detection and identification of chemical and biological warfare agents (CWA). SecondSight速 has especially been used in Poland and Brazil for last worldwide soccer championships. Camtech Diagnostics Ltd. Contact Person: Ms. Frances van Alphen Tel.: +31 71 74 40 174 E-mail: frances@ib-g.com Website: camtechdiagnostics.com The Camthrax provides a unique combination of speed, accuracy, and reliability to offer a powerful and easy to use white powder anthrax screening system. It provides first responders with the fastest, fully portable point of use detection to alert them of the presence of potential biohazard agents. Eliminating the need for expensive trained personnel and disposables or reagents, its ruggedized design allows for durable use in all types of environments. OWR Contact Person: Mr. Graham Barnicoat Tel.: +49 629373268 E-mail: graham.barnicoat@owrgroup.com Website: www.owrgroup.net As a manufacturer of decontamination equipment, OWR has been setting the standards for CBRN defense and civil protection for more than 50 years. Using modern techniques and user-friendly application systems OWR develops efficient mobile decontamination solutions for its customers, offering a complete service from product development to after sales service.
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Exhibitors (continued) Proengin Contact Person: Mr. Eric Damiens Tel.: +33 1 305 84734 E-mail: eric.damiens@proengin.com Website: www.proengin.com Proengin has developed biological and chemical warfare agents field detectors using flame spectrometry: -AP4C, handheld chemical detector, for CWA, TICs, and others (Novichok) - AP4C-V, aboard wheeled and tracked reconnaissance vehicles - AP4C-F, on critical buildings and ships - MAB, for biological alarm - AP4C-FB, for full CBRN detection. Rofi AS Contact Person: Ms. Henriette Bøe Bratli Tel.: +47 924 26 066 E-mail: henriette.boe.bratli@rofi.com Website: www.rofi.no ROFI AS design, develops, produce and distribute protection shelters and solutions, demining solutions and lightweight ballistic protection. ROFI AS offer both inflatable and frame based tent solutions made from high-quality fabrics, the tents are both waterproof and fully integrated. ROFI’s latest innovation is the COLPRO system that provide protection against biological and chemical airborne agents and industrial gases. Tracerco Contact Person: Mr. Adam Golightly Tel.: +44 1642 375172 E-mail: adam.golightly@tracerco.com Website: www.tracerco.com Tracerco is a world leading industrial technology company providing unique and specialized detection, diagnostic and measurement solutions. Our goal is to drive technical innovation to bring significant benefits to our customers in the petroleum industry and in the security tagging niches we serve. Tradeways Ltd. Contact Person: Ms. Judy Ward Tel.: +1 410 295 0813 E-mail: judy@tradewaysusa.com Website: www.tradewaysusa.com Tradeways Ltd., founded in 1974 is the principal exporter of US MIL SPEC CBRNE equipment. Sales in over 50 countries. Extensive line of CBRNE products for military and counter-terrorism first Responders.
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NCT CBRNe USA Call for Papers IB Consultancy, in partnership with the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), is calling for papers to be presented at the Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe USA 2015 conference. NCT CBRNe USA 2015 will take place in Washington DC, 29 April - 1 May 2015, providing a forum for armed forces, government agencies, civil first responders and the industry to discuss crucial challenges of CBRNe.
CBRNe Innovation Innovative companies, as well as academic/governmental research institutes, think tanks, companies, end-users, are kindly invited to submit abstracts, presenting their latest research results and/or innovative ideas within the topic guidelines. The NCT Scientific Committee, chaired by Dr. Gary Ackerman from START, will select proposed presentations based on the following criteria: relevance, novelty, soundness, potential impact and practical interest to the CBRNe community. Selected papers will be part of a separate Innovation Stream, which is running in parallel with the NCT Conference Stream and a Workshop Stream. All stakeholders who wish to present research papers, novel ideas and best practices are invited to submit their papers to the NCT Scientific Committee Topics
USA NCT CBRNe THE WORLD’S LEADING CBRNe EVENTS SERIES
29 April- 1 May 2015
Collegepark, Washington DC www.cbrneusa.com
1. Countering WMD Proliferation and CBRN Terrorism 2. Detecting and interdicting the illicit trafficking of CBRN weapons and materials 3. Psychological and societal effect of CBRN events 4. The effects of emerging technology on the threat of CBRN attacks 5. Development of new technologies and products for personal protection 6. New approaches in Training and Simulation, and experiences from lessons learned from (international) exercises and simulations 7. Global Health Security Agenda 8. The role of the non-professional in CBRNe Defense Deadline for submitting your abstract is 31st of December Interested? For further information, please visit:
www.cbrneusa.com/call-for-papers
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Practical Abu Dhabi The capital of the United Arab Emirates, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is an elegant combination of international influences and a strong commitment to local heritage. Abu Dhabi brings together old world charm and cosmopolitan sophistication in a clean and safe environment. It offers a distinctive blend of east and west that appeals to everyone.
Abu Dhabi
Getting around in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi has a well-planned road system and getting around Abu Dhabi is easy. A new interactive map initiative, www.darb.ae, provides useful information on travel and transport in the emirate. People often rely on landmarks to give directions. Taxis are reasonably priced and plentiful and can be flagged down at the roadside or booked by phone through the TransAD hotline 600 535353. Visitors who choose to rent a vehicle will find all major car rental companies in Abu Dhabi, plus a few extra. Abu Dhabi’s modern air-conditioned buses operate round-theclock. The service is easy to use, with passengers hopping in and out of any bus by placing a 1 Dirham coin in the collection box next to the driver. The 5 must-see places in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – An architectural wonder, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one the world’s largest mosques. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 meters in diameter, 15 meters in height and weighing 12 tons. Reflective pools surround the mosque, amplifying its beauty. The striking white and gold colors shining in the sun are transformed at night by a unique lightning system which reflects the phases of the moon. Corniche Beach This lengthy stretch of beach extends along Corniche Road from near the Hilton Hotel to beyond Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, where you’ll find its main entrance.
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During the week you can usually find a spot on the beach, but during the weekend they may all go quickly. You can’t swim out very far; floating fences keep you within 40 meters of the beach, and there are plenty of lifeguards around. Yas Island – An emerging entertainment destination within a 30 minute drive of the UAE capital, Yas Island is home to, among others, the Yas Marina Circuit - host to the annual F1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - the world’s first Ferrari theme park; the Yas Waterworld - a futuristic waterpark spanning an area of around 15 football pitches, with 43 rides, slides and attractions; and the Yas Links Abu Dhabi - an award-winning golf course designed by world-renowned Kyle Phillips. Masdar City – Masdar City is the world’s first sustainable and ecofriendly town, successfully pioneering a "greenprint' for how cities can accommodate rapid urbanization and dramatically reduce energy, water and waste. Launched in 2008, it currently houses a few thousand people, but this ambitious projects aims to house 40,000 people once completed. This UAE-government
experiment invests in the possibility for sustainability in the middle of the desert, without further burdening the natural environment. Lulu Island – Lulu Island is an island created after land proclamation, which finished in 1992. The objective of the Lulu island development is to create a special world of experience, combining entertainment with the cultural, recreational and leisure elements and to offer amenities which include marinas, gardens, canals, botanical gardens, child play zones and a variety of resort accommodations.
Emergency Numbers In case of an emergency you can use the following numbers: Police 999 Fire Brigade 997 Ambulance 998 IBC Emergency Numbers The conference organizers can be reached at the following number around the clock during the conference at +971 553 249 194.
Detection of Biological Threats Lab-on-a-Chip Systems The Sample-to-Answer Solution microfluidic ChipShop Your partner for the development & fabrication of lab-on-a-chip systems • Application specific design • Adoption to biological assays • Various sensor technologies • Integrated sample preparation
Contact: Stockholmer Str. 20 • 07747 Jena • Germany info@microfluidic-ChipShop.com www.microfluidic-ChipShop.com Phone: + 49 3641 34705-0
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About IB Consultancy IB Consultancy is an independent defense and security company dedicated to making this world a safer and more secure place. To achieve this we provide rapid, innovative defense and security services to government, trade & industry. Our services are always fully tailored to meet your requirements helping you reach your objectives. The bridge between Asia and Europe IB Consultancy connects businesses, governments and NGOs from different continents in our common goal to make this world a safer and more secure place. Excellent network IB Consultancy has a comprehensive network of stakeholders, lobbyists, subject matter experts and decision makers which has been shaped by our highly skilled consultants. They bring with them their networking knowledge from international organisations, national government departments, research institutes, and companies in support of your business. Experience IB Consultancy knows the defense and security community and the community knows us. We have a broad and deep understanding of the marketplace; having worked on many different missions for clients, organised many events and led and participated in projects for various government departments and agencies. Reputation Ask insiders and our clients about IB Consultancy and you will hear about our excellent reputation; we have earned this because of our core values, expert knowledge and ability to deliver. The IB Consultancy expertise and network is your guarantee that you will always have the best people to work on your project.
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Our services include: • Defense and Security Research • Organization of worldwide Defense and Security events • Business Consultancy and Public Affairs
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Upcoming NCT Events February
NCT CBRNe Europe
12-13 February 2015, Brussels, Belgium www.cbrneeurope.com
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NCT CBRNe USA
29 April - 1 May 2015, Washington DC, USA www.cbrneusa.com May
NCT eXplosive Asia
12-14 May 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.explosiveasia.com September
NCT eXplosive Europe
22-24 September 2015, Belgrade, Serbia www.explosiveeurope.com October
NCT CBRNe Middle East October 2015, Amman, Jordan www.cbrnemiddleeast.com
NCT CBRNe Asia
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17-19 November 2015, Bangkok, Thailand www.cbrneasia.com
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