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Flags of member nations at the United Nations Headquarters, seen in 2007 (Src: Aotearoa, Wikimedia Commons)

Opinion – COVID-19 Underscores the Need for International Partnerships in the Life Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to build bridges through public and veterinary health.

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Expect a Surge in North Korean Missile Tests, and of Greater Range

North Korea is signaling this will be its busiest year of missile testing yet.

People in Shiraz walking next to a closed market, March 14, 2020. Image credit: Mohammadreza Farbood via Wikimedia Commons.

Coronavirus in the Middle East: A Rare Opportunity for Diplomacy?

Ironically, the conflict and instability-plagued Middle East could turn the coronavirus crisis into an opportunity.

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How to Counter China’s Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign

Beijing is using lies to undermine America’s standing; the US should fight back with science and truth.

Touro Infirmary in Uptown New Orleans added walk-in testing for Coronavirus on 2020-03-21 (Src: Paulscrawl, Wikimedia Commons)

Regional Pairing to Mitigate Overwhelmed Healthcare Systems

By sharing resources, states would be best protected against COVID-19 spread and economic impact.

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Opinion: To Prevent the Next Covid-19, We Must Address Not Just Supply But Demand

If we want to get serious about preventing future outbreaks that resemble COVID-19, we must change the public mindset.

The Tupolev Tu-154M-LK-1 aircraft, converted for use as an Open Skies monitoring aircraft. (Src: Dmitry Terekhov, Wikimedia Commons)

Open Skies Treaty: Options in Case of US Withdrawal

Analysis of possible futures if the United States prepares to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty.

Dmitry Medvedev in the Czech_ Republic 8 April 2010

A Sad Anniversary: New START Turns 10

Political will is the only condition overcome the current crisis, but political will is in short supply.

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OP #47: Dual Use in the DPRK

North Korea could produce more yellowcake than previously assessed.

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World War “V”: The COVID-19 Pandemic

CNS resources on COVID-19, based on decades of experience at the biosecurity/global health nexus.