The United States Role in Global Health DiplomacyDennis E. Amundson, D.O.
Published: 16 August 2012
Cite as: Amundson DE. The United States Role in Global Health Diplomacy. Bull Health L Policy. 2012;1(1): e4.
“War is nothing more but the continuation of politics by other means”
-Carl Von Clausewitz1
Introduction
It is very clear that the United States has engaged the World at new political levels, and that evolving policies and strategies have conspired to change the landscape in how the United States interfaces with the International Community. Moreover, the United States of America has recently discovered, and is attempting to capitalize on, the power of the healthcare system to potentially develop or improve tenuous international relationships. This strategy has been especially evident in the poor, underserved, and developing regions of the world.
In this time of increasing international chaos, mass migrations, civil strife, significant security concerns, and increasing anti-American sentiment, an effective bridge to peace and world harmony is sorely needed. This form of diplomacy may also serve as a risk management strategy to proactively avoid conflict by providing benefits through the health care system, which may portray this country, or any of its components, in a positive light.
One means by which to do this, involves “Health Diplomacy.” This strategy may be beneficial to both public entities, such as governments, but also may be useful to private entities as they seek important goals in challenging international forums.
It is very clear that the United States has engaged the World at new political levels, and that evolving policies and strategies have conspired to change the landscape in how the United States interfaces with the International Community. Moreover, the United States of America has recently discovered, and is attempting to capitalize on, the power of the healthcare system to potentially develop or improve tenuous international relationships. This strategy has been especially evident in the poor, underserved, and developing regions of the world.
In this time of increasing international chaos, mass migrations, civil strife, significant security concerns, and increasing anti-American sentiment, an effective bridge to peace and world harmony is sorely needed. This form of diplomacy may also serve as a risk management strategy to proactively avoid conflict by providing benefits through the health care system, which may portray this country, or any of its components, in a positive light.
One means by which to do this, involves “Health Diplomacy.” This strategy may be beneficial to both public entities, such as governments, but also may be useful to private entities as they seek important goals in challenging international forums.
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