The U.S. and Global Security Review - Blog by Michael Novakhov

ISIL Oil Sales Drop 'Significantly' Due To Russian Airstrikes in Syria Daesh oil sales fall amid Russian airstrikes in Syria [Bioterrorism] Threat level: Unknown | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :  the United States is unfortunately still underprepared to confront a biological threat...  Our panel determined that the United States remains vulnerable to such threats because we lack strong centralized leadership at the highest level of government. No single individual is given the charge and authority to corral the dozen responsible departments and agencies into a cohesive and effective whole...  The nation needs a top-level leader who recognizes the severity of the biological threat and possesses the authority and political will to defend against it. We recommend that this leader be the vice president...  The vice president should establish a White House Biodefense Coordination Council, unify the biodefense budget, and develop a national strategy for biodefense.  M.N.: The