The consequences of a bioterrorist attack can be catastrophic for the population of any affected country. The effects can be medical, economic, political, psychological and social, depending on the agent used and the conditions of its release. If the agent is prepared and released by professionals, the effects could be greater and more lasting, and while an attack may affect a country in a disruptive way, it could also affect it in a positive way. Positive outcomes include cooperation between countries, a more unified country, and authorities getting more facts about the attack, leading them to improve biosecurity protocols to prevent future attacks. An essential factor in combating bioterrorism is international cooperation (Rofrey). Whenever something horrible happens, and in this case, if a bioterrorism attack were to occur, countries would support each other, whether economically or by providing assistance in any other way; including authorities from different countries working together to stop further attacks. For example, since the beginning of the 20th century, hundreds of conventions have been held in which countries come together and discuss possible solutions to the problem. One of the first convections took place in Geneva, Switzerland in 1928 (Danzig). This protocol did not necessarily focus only on bioterrorism but on terrorism in general. It prohibits the use in warfare of asphyxiating, toxic or other gases, as well as any liquids, materials or similar devices, as well as the use of bacteriological methods of warfare. Some treaties were also signed following certain conventions, for example the BWC in 1972 (Fidler). Nations also support each other when it comes to ...... middle of paper ...... the importance of public health has increased, and preparedness planning and assessment have been improved. Of course, we must not forget cooperation between countries, the main result. Works Cited Danzig, Richard J. “After an Attack: Preparing Citizens for Bioterrorism” Center for a new American security, June 2007. Print. Fidler, David P. “Bioterrorism, Public Health and International Law”. Indiana University. Spring 2002. Morse, Stephen A. et al. “Biological Threat Agent Detection: The Laboratory Response Network.” ASM News-American Society for Microbiology 69.9 (2003): 433-437. Roffey, R., et al. “Biological Weapons and Bioterrorism Preparedness: The Importance of Public Health Awareness and International Cooperation.” Clinical Microbiology and Infection 8.8 (2002): 522-528. Tucker, Jonathan B. “Strategies to Prevent Bioterrorism” April. 2007. Internet. September 27. 2013