Responding to Future Pandemics: Biosecurity Implications and Defense Considerations

Abstract

In an evolv ing and expanding biothreat landscape caused by emerging biotechnologies, increases in global infectious disease outbreaks, and geopolitical instability, the Department of Defense now faces challenges that alter its traditional approach to biothreats and prompt the need for modernized, improved preparedness for--and response to--potential biothreat scenarios. These challenges further complicate specif ic weaknesses revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Department's inability to sustain the military mission while meeting intragovernmental expectations to assist with civilian public health resources and services. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Parameters: U.S. Army War College is the property of U.S. Army War College and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)