In the most recent expansion of the War on Terrorism, the Bush administration has recently accused Cuba of being involved in the development of germ warfare in possible collaboration with states considered unfriendly to U.S. interests. In a speech entitled, "Beyond the Axis of Evil: Additional Threats from Weapons of Mass Destruction," addressed to the conservative organization, The Heritage Foundation on May 6th, 2002, John R. Bolton, Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security, claimed that Cuba has continued to develop "dual-use biotechnology" and has provided the information to countries like Iran and Libya. The possibility of biowarfare development was considered a moderate concern in a 1998 report for the Clinton administration, yet was, according to Bolton, underestimated possibly due to the fact that some of its content was drafted by a Defense Department employee that has recently pleaded guilty to spying for Cuba.

News Stories:

"Washington Accuses Cuba of Germ-Warfare Research,"
The New York Times, May 7, 2002

"War on terror may extend to Cuba,"
The Guardian, May 7, 2002

"US expands 'axis of evil',"
BBC News, May 6, 2002

"US: Cuba Trying to Make Bioweapons,"
Associated Press, May 6, 2002

"US Accuses Libya, Syria and Cuba on Weapons Spread,"
Reuters, May 6, 2002