Combating infectious diseases in East Asia: securitization and global public goods for health and human security /

CABALLERO-ANTHONY Mely

Combating infectious diseases in East Asia: securitization and global public goods for health and human security / Mely Caballero-Anthony - 2006

Drawing on the experience gained in East Asia during the recent SARS epidemic this article suggests that what were formerly considered medical and scientific matters should be considered as transnational security threats. Calls for greater involvement and coordination among state and non-state bodies to respond to these new threats.


SARS
NON TRADITIONAL SECURITY THREATS
INFECTIOUS DISEASES