Cvetković, V., Popović, M., Sadiah, A. (2014). Mogućnosti zloupotrebe hemijskog oružja u terorističke svrhe. U S. Mijalković. Beograd: Kriminalističko-policijska akademija, 341-357, ISBN 978-86-7020-302-0, CIP – 343.9.02(082), 343.341(082), 323.28(082), COBISS.SR-ID 212066828. Abstract: Chemical weapons are among the most devastating weapons of mass destruction, characterized by their severe consequences, unpredictability, and diverse mechanisms of action. Historically, such weapons have been considered unethical for warfare and have been subject to strict international prohibitions, including the Geneva Protocol (1925) and the Chemical Weapons Convention (1993). Despite these legal frameworks, terrorist organizations continue to explore means of acquiring, manufacturing, and deploying chemical agents, posing a significant threat to global security. The appeal of chemical weapons for terrorist purposes lies in their hidden action period, ease of dissemination, and ability to create mass casualties with relatively small quantities of toxic agents. Their psychological impact and potential to cause mass panic further enhance their attractiveness for terrorist groups seeking to destabilize societies and exert political pressure. The use of chemical weapons in terrorist attacks could severely undermine national security, disrupt critical infrastructure, and overwhelm healthcare systems due to the extensive medical and decontamination efforts required. The impact of chemical agents varies depending on their chemical structure, toxicity, and dissemination method, making it challenging to establish a universal categorization that encompasses all their essential properties. The effects range from immediate fatalities to long-term health consequences, such as genetic mutations, cancer, neurological disorders, and environmental contamination. This paper provides a detailed examination of chemical weapons, with a particular focus on their historical usage in warfare and peacetime incidents. It classifies different categories of chemical agents, including nerve agents (e.g., sarin, VX), blister agents (e.g., mustard gas, lewisite), choking agents (e.g., chlorine, phosgene), blood agents (e.g., cyanide, hydrogen cyanide), and incapacitating agents (e.g., BZ, LSD derivatives). Special attention is given to their […]