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Language and Abbreviations
In this section you will find glossaries, lists of terms, and literature on the importance of language in WMD issues.
For your reference, most academic papers and journals include lists of terms directly in their publications. See for example: https://www.nonproliferation.org/op-45-the-finger-on-the-button/
All direct links are underlined.
Literature on language
"On the Language of Weapons of Mass Destruction" New York Times, 1998
"Acronyms and Substance in the Iran Deal," European Leaders Network
"Emasculating America's Linguistic Deterrent"
"Sex and Death in the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals"
On "de-jargoning"
Comprehensive WMD Glossaries
Chem and Bio Terrorism Terms
Comprehensive list of abbreviations
Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management Terms
Abbreviations found in Syria chemical weapon discourse
Partners, Organizations, and Capacity Building Terms
From RAND on capacity building
List of partners and organizations from the United Nations
Glossary of acronyms from U.S. State Department
Nuclear Weapons and Safeguards
Acronyms on nuclear weapons and earth penetrating systems
Nuclear Files Acronyms
Abbreviations from RAND
Nuclear and nano-science acronyms
List of common nuclear weapons abbreviations
Abbreviations from the SIPRI Yearbook
Common disarmament abbreviations
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization glossary
Safeguards language
Miscellaneous
WMD Terrorism language
Acronyms regarding export controls
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium glossary
Federal Emergency Management Agency glossary