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Global Health

News, commentary, analysis, and public opinion on issues and current events related to combating infectious disease, the COVID-19 pandemic, and health security.

Upcoming Events

A Conversation with Roger Thurow

Hybrid EVENT

Senior Fellow Roger Thurow joins us for a members-only discussion on his upcoming book, international farming stories, and more.

A boy shows freshly plucked chillies from his field on the outskirts of Prayagraj, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on November 21, 2021.

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Oct

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Past Events

Conference on Agriculture for Health

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Influential thought leaders lay critical groundwork for better aligning agriculture and food systems.

Nov 3

An assortment of food is laid out on a table, seen from a bird's eye view. Food includes eggs, cheese, peas, broccoli, and fish.

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US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Tackling the Global Food Security Crisis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield argues that implementing a foreign policy for all Americans means tackling the global food security crisis head on.

Aug 25

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield on a recent visit to Africa.

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Commentary & Analysis

September 18, 2023

Survival of the City: Ed Glaeser on the Future of Post-Pandemic Urban Life

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.