Global Health as a Bridge to Security
On November 2nd CSIS launched of our new publication, Global Health as a Bridge to Security, which looks at the intersection of health and security in U.S. foreign policy over the last decade. The keynote was given by Admiral William Fallon, U.S. Navy (retired), who chaired this effort, followed by a roundtable discussion with Admiral Fallon, Rear Admiral Thomas Cullison, U.S. Navy (retired), Ambassador Cameron Hume, and Dr. Ellen Embrey on the top priority agenda items for future military engagement overseas in public health.
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Event Details
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CSIS 1800 K St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
B1 Conference Room
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