On the morning of March 20, 1995, a terrorist group used unconventional tactics to attack a civilian population in a clandestine attempt to overthrow a global superpower. Both the radical group's method and goal seemed out of character with what the world had seen before from extremists, but the result that opened the eyes of many governments was a self-reflection that we, as a society, were not prepared for the evils. who are lying in wait. Using John Parachini's risk assessment perspective on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons of mass destruction, a government can become proactive and have the ability to plan, prepare, and respond when 'a simple event of this type occurs on its soil. . The program attempted by the terrorist group was unsuccessful due to its inability, but it revealed the Japanese government's inability to identify an active terrorist group operating within its borders and a huge disappointment in failing to successfully responded to its citizens in the midst of the crisis. attack. The Tokyo, Japan subway attacks of 1995 were carried out by the religious group calling themselves Aum Shinrikyo, meaning Supreme Truth, with the aim of destroying the Japanese government, leaving them a void to assume leadership of the country (Parachini, 2003). Aum Shinrikyo leader Shoko Asahara imagined that the planet was about to enter a third world war where superweapons such as nuclear and chemical weapons would be fought, opposed to the use of standardized weapons like guns and bombs. At its peak, the Aum Shinrikyo network had 30,000 subscribers spread across Japan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Australia. Australian intelligence agencies reported in 1994 that a raid on a rural ranch ...... middle of paper ...... could be granted to carry out this mission but that is an end to all belief of Parachini which guarantees a government is committed to saving the lives of its citizens. The horrific events of March 20, 1995 will forever haunt the Japanese nation, just as September 11, 2001 is an eternal moment for Americans. Many similarities can be drawn between the two attacks, as they aimed to destabilize each respective government. Both attempts failed and encouraged and empowered each country to become proactive in combating terrorist organizations and to become aware of how to respond when it happens again. By understanding risk assessments that include all capabilities of a nation's enemy, foreign and domestic, and strengthening these vulnerabilities, coupled with strong-arm policies, we, as a society, take remedial action to address to the real adversaries of the State..