Health Security Intelligence

Health Security Intelligence provides an overview of health security threats, including COVID-19, and the evolution of public health and biosecurity threats from early days to the present. It highlights the expansion of stakeholders, tools, and sources involved in intelligence gathering and threat assessments and emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary, empirically informed, and policy-relevant approach to intelligence-academia engagement in global health security.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The realm of health security emerges as a captivating subject in Health Security Intelligence, offering readers an insightful journey into the complexities of safeguarding global well-being against a multitude of threats. From the devastating impact of COVID-19 to the broader spectrum of global health security challenges, this comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted implications of these threats for intelligence and national security.

Historically, disease outbreaks have not always been regarded as a primary concern in the realm of national security. While the impact of disease outbreaks among military personnel has always been a matter of concern, it was in the early 20th century that the potential for the systematic development and industrial production of biological weapons gained widespread attention within security, defense, and intelligence communities. This newfound interest was sparked by the realization that biology and medical science held immense potential for both harm and benefit.

Health Security Intelligence traces the evolution of public health and biosecurity threats from their early origins to the present day. It explores how perceptions of these threats have expanded beyond deliberate disease outbreaks to encompass natural disease outbreaks, unintended consequences of research, laboratory accidents, and the convergence of emerging technologies. This broad spectrum of threats has necessitated a significant expansion of the stakeholders, tools, and sources involved in intelligence gathering and threat assessments.

This edited volume stands as a groundbreaking milestone in the pursuit of developing a multidisciplinary, empirically informed, and policy-relevant approach to intelligence-academia engagement in global health security. The chapters included in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal Intelligence and National Security, showcasing the expertise and insights of scholars from diverse disciplines.

By examining the multifaceted nature of health security threats and their implications for intelligence and national security, Health Security Intelligence provides a valuable resource for policymakers, intelligence professionals, researchers, and scholars alike. It sheds light on the critical need for collaboration, information sharing, and interdisciplinary research to address the complex challenges posed by global health security threats. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of health and security, this book serves as a compass, guiding us toward a more resilient and secure future.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032157399