Sarve Santu Niraamaya: Control Over Biological Weapons
This book, authored by Tapasyam Srivastava under the guidance of Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh, provides a rigorous examination of biological threats at the intersection of science, international security, and ethics. It moves beyond the simplistic view of pathogens as mere "germs," redefining the modern biological weapon as a complex operational system of enhancement, dissemination, and strategic intent.
The Attribution Paradox: Modern pathogens travel across borders faster than detection systems can identify them, making it nearly impossible to distinguish between natural outbreaks and deliberate releases.
The Dual-Use Dilemma: As biotechnological capabilities shift from military labs to private startups, the risk of unregulated biological "innovation" grows unchecked.
Structural Failures: The book identifies a "Verification Deficit" in international law, noting that existing frameworks like the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) lack robust mechanisms to monitor compliance.
The book concludes by proposing a revolutionary Universal Code of Conduct for Biological Weapons Control (UCC BWC). Rooted in the principle of "Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam" (The World is One Family), it argues that true power in the biological age lies not in the ability to harm, but in the collective capacity to prevent harm through transparency, ethical restraint, and international cooperation.
"Remembering the victims is not an act of the past; it is a responsibility toward the future."
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