The Growing Threat of Pandemics: Enhancing Domestic and International Biosecurity

A Scowcroft Institute White Paper addressing epidemic response and preparedness.The threat posed by pandemics grows alongside increased globalization and technological innovation. Distant cultures can now be connected in a day’s time, and international trade links global health and economic prosperity. In this report, the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University details nine priority areas and accompanying action items that will help to address current pandemic response problems.The Bush School of Government and Public Service Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs Texas A&M Universit