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    Governments

    Area of Science:

    • Global Health Security
    • International Relations
    • Political Science

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significant influence of political factors on global health responses.
    • The World Health Organization (WHO) has attempted to coordinate international epidemic management amidst political complexities.
    • Traditional approaches to separating public health from politics are insufficient for effective epidemic control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for the integration of International Relations (IR) knowledge into the WHO's framework for epidemic control.
    • To demonstrate the necessity of political analysis in understanding and managing global health crises like COVID-19.
    • To provide practical insights for incorporating IR methods into public health decision-making and policy coordination.

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    Keywords:
    Covid-19International RelationsWorld Health Organizationdiplomacyhuman rightssovereignty

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    • Review of historical WHO interactions with member states' political agendas.
    • Identification of entry points for applying International Relations theories and diplomatic expertise to public health challenges.

    Main Results:

    • The WHO has always been influenced by the politics of its member states, making a purely technical approach obsolete.
    • International Relations offers valuable analytical tools to understand and navigate the political landscape of epidemic response.
    • Embracing political analysis can enhance the WHO's effectiveness in coordinating global health strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • The WHO must actively engage with foreign policy and diplomatic expertise to effectively manage global health crises.
    • Integrating political analysis into public health decision-making is crucial for coordinated international cooperation against pandemics.
    • A primer is offered for organizations involved in global health to adopt political analysis in their response strategies.