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Gregory Koblentz
@gregkoblentz.bsky.social
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I research, teach, and write about about the causes and consequences of the proliferation of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological (CBRN) weapons to states and terrorists. Views are my own.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · Apr 8
The @scharschool.bsky.social at @georgemasonu.bsky.social was recognized by @usnews.com as having the No. 4 graduate program in the country for homeland security in 2025, the eighth year in a row that the program was ranked in the top 10 nationally.

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George Mason ranks among Top 50 graduate programs nationally in engineering, public policy, and other fields
George Mason University ranked among the top 5 in Virginia across all 25 categories in the engineering, law, nursing, and policy programs in which it was included in the latest U.S. News & World Repor...
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 5h
New biosecurity strategy from Stanford's Hoover Institution:

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Biosecurity Really: A Strategy for Victory
Current trends make clear that biosecurity will become much more challenging over the next several years. We must act strategically to secure biology—before it becomes a general-purpose technology. Dr...
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 1d
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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 1d
Including Trump's first Surgeon General.
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 1d
Money to oversee nuclear weapons safety will start running low after 8 days, Energy secretary says

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Money to oversee nuclear weapons safety will start running low after 8 days, Energy secretary says
The National Nuclear Security Administration will need to ramp back its work, which ranges from maintaining the weapons arsenal to international non-proliferation efforts.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 1d
The world cannot allow chemical weapons to return

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The world cannot allow chemical weapons to return
Ukrainian Ambassador to Iraq Ivan Dovhanych urges international support to prevent Russia from joining the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, terming it as ...
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Marc Lipsitch @mlipsitch.bsky.social · 2d
cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/content/cisa... In my new role at @stanfordcisac.bsky.social, I'm recruiting for a postdoc to define how benefits of risky research should be evaluated. w Tony Mills of @notredame.bsky.social . #philsci #biosecurity #scipolicy
CISAC Fellowship Program
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 2d
AIxBio. Global Health Security. Medical Countermeasures.

If you are interested in any of these subjects, join me on Wed, 10/8 at 12 PM ET for a virtual information session to hear more about the MS in Biodefense at @scharschool.bsky.social

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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 2d
"The NIH ordered me to stop my ‘dangerous’ gain-of-function research. It isn’t dangerous at all"
Much gain-of-function research is necessary to fight diseases like tuberculosis
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The NIH ordered me to stop my ‘dangerous’ gain-of-function research. It isn’t dangerous at all
Safe gain-of-function research is necessary to identify new treatments for diseases like for tuberculosis — but the NIH has imposed unfounded stops.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 2d
How AI can—and cannot—improve verification of the Biological Weapons Convention
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How AI can—and cannot—improve verification of the Biological Weapons Convention
If President Donald Trump moves forward with his plan to use AI to verify compliance with the international bioweapons treaty, he'll face several technical and political challenges.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 4d
Pandora Report 10.3.2025

This issue features proposed FY26 budget cuts to NSF, CDC, and HHS, the U.S. “America First Global Health Strategy,” and strategies to combat avian influenza in turkey farms. Plus news and upcoming events.

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Pandora Report 10.3.2025
Welcome to this week’s Pandora Report! This issue features proposed FY 2026 budget cuts to NSF, CDC, and HHS and their impact on U.S. science and public health enterprises, the U.S. “America First …
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 4d
ADVANCING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CHEMICAL WEAPONS CRIMES

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Advancing Accountability for Chemical Weapons Crimes   – IIIM
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 4d
Happy Kanelbullar Day to all who celebrate it. And y’all should.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 7d
It’s fika time.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 8d
I dare him to tell that to a Scottish soldier.

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VSquare.org @vsquare.bsky.social · 9d
⚡️Investigation, visualized: we reveal full details of 2024’s arson attacks and parcel bombs across Europe. The sabotage was carried out by Russia’s GRU, masterminded by a smuggler of radioactive materials, with perpetrators recruited via Telegram.

🔗Link: vsquare.org/crossing...
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 9d
If you are interested in a career defending the nation and the world from natural and human-made biological threats, join me on Wednesday, October 8 at 12 PM ET for a virtual information session on the MS in Biodefense degree.
@scharschool.bsky.social

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Graduate Admissions Events
We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 9d
AI just created a working virus. The U.S. isn’t prepared for that.

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Opinion | AI just created a working virus. The U.S. isn’t prepared for that.
A stunning scientific accomplishment brings both great promise and great risk.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 12d
OPCW Director-General receives Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

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OPCW Director-General receives Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Discussion centres on critical international security dynamics and ongoing efforts to achieve the complete elimination of Syria’s chemical weapons programme
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 12d
Testing the waters: Russia’s use of banned chemicals in Ukraine

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Testing the waters: Russia’s use of banned chemicals in Ukraine
Despite being a founding member of the Chemical Weapons Convention, Russia is intensifying its weaponisation and use of riot control agents and industrial chemicals in Ukraine. These developments show that preventing the use and proliferation of chemical weapons remains an international concern.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 13d
OPCW slowly making progress in tracking down remnants of Assad's CW program. 13 sites now inspected but 87 more to go! Nerve agent found at one already. Syrian govt has provided more info and docs but 19 compliance issues still unresolved.

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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 13d
Russia says it backs Trump's call for ban on biological weapons

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Russia says it backs Trump's call for ban on biological weapons
Russia supports a call by U.S. President Donald Trump for a comprehensive global ban on biological weapons, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 16d
The risk of intentional animal disease biothreats to society – and what we can do about it

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The risk of intentional animal disease biothreats to society – and what we can do about it - The Animal Echo
How can veterinary services safeguard against biothreats? Learn more on intentional biothreats and what we can do to prepare against them.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 16d
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 16d
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Biodefense at the Schar School at George Mason, join me tonight for a virtual information session at 6 PM ET.

schar.gmu.edu/admissions/m...
Graduate Admissions Events
We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.
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Gregory Koblentz @gregkoblentz.bsky.social · 16d
The Trump Administration’s Response to Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Isn’t Normal, Infectious Disease Leaders Say

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The Trump Administration’s Response to Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Isn’t Normal, Infectious Disease Leaders Say
Funding uncertainty and staffing concerns at the White House and CDC are raising alarms for biosecurity experts.
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