Pursuing Health as Foreign Policy: The Case of China

Eastphalia Emerging?: Asia, International Law, and Global Governance, Symposium. Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 200

Pursuing Health as Foreign Policy: The Case of China

Eastphalia Emerging?: Asia, International Law, and Global Governance, Symposium. Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 200

DIPL 6279 NA Global Impact of Infectious Disease

Infectious disease has affected world history more extensively than most of us can imagine. This course will examine infectious disease as both a mirror reflecting macro historical process and a causative agent of change in governance for health. By taking this course, students are expected to not only obtain an in-depth understanding of the impact of infectious disease but also learn to use some important analytical tools to study issues of global health governance

DIPL 6277 NA Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security

In today’s world, international trade and travel threaten epidemics by transporting and spreading infectious disease globally at jet speed. The growing risk of exposure to infectious disease, coupled with the threat of bioterrorism, creates a situation in which health and security are interacting with greater frequency and intensity. This development parallels efforts to redefine the concept of security to encompass new global challenges. To what extent does health fit this new security agenda? What are the major linkages between health and security? Should non-communicable diseases be framed as problems that demand response from the national security community? How does the “securitization of health” affect the governance of particular health problems? Conversely, how do the discussions and debates on health security transform our understanding of security in the contemporary world? This course is an interdisciplinary survey that focuses on issues of global health security. It has four content objectives: 1) to examine the nature and history of biological weapons and the complexities involved in bringing them under control; 2) to identify the processes by which existing public health problems function to threaten national and international security; 3) to assess emerging global health challenges and their security implications; and 4) to explore the pros and cons of securitizing health challenges and the policy options to address such challenges. By the end of the semester, students should have been familiar with key concepts, theories, and debates involved in the study of global health security. They should also have developed the essential skills to conduct critical analysis and to effectively communicate that analysis to the policy and academic community

DIPL 6601 NA United States-China Relations

No bilateral relationship is as complex and important as the U.S.-China relations. This course covers the complexity of interactions between the United States and China over time. It will be both historical and contemporary, as it is vital to understand the historical context of more recent Sino-American relations. Its thematic thrust will be more practical and policy-oriented than theoretical. Readings, lectures, and discussion will focus on the historical evolution of the relationship, the global and regional context, the impact of mutual perceptions, several functional arenas of interaction between the two nations, and prospects for the future. There are no formal prerequisites for this course other than a strong interest in China and U.S. diplomacy, and a willingness to do the assigned readings. Students with background in Chinese affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and the international relations of East Asia will be well-served. This course has the following objectives: 1) To provide an historical context and factual basis for understanding U.S.-China relations; 2) To explore the specific policy issues that create conflict, or foster cooperation, between the two nations; and 3) To provide the students the opportunity to write concise, policy-oriented analyses and present such analyses effectively

DIIPL 4601 Chinese Politics and United States - China Relations

The relationship between the United States and China is among the most important of the twenty-first century. This course will unpack, update, and explain the complexities of interactions between the two countries. It will be both historical and contemporary. Its thematic thrust will be more practical and policy-oriented than theoretical. Readings, lectures, and discussions will focus on the historical evolution of the relationship and major functional arenas of interaction between the two nations. This course aims to achieves the following objectives:1) Provide historical and domestic context, coupled with a factual foundation, to understand U.S.-China relations;2) Explore specific policy issues that either create conflict or foster cooperation between the two nations; and 3) Offer students the opportunity to write concise, policy-oriented analyses. By the end of the semester, students should be familiar with the key issues and debates central to the study of U.S.-China relations. Additionally, they should have developed the essential skills for conducting critical analyses of the U.S.-China relations and effectively conveying that analysis to both policy and academic communities

DIPL 4277 AA Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security

Health issues, especially infectious diseases, have affected world history more extensively than most of us can imagine. In today\u27s world, international trade and travel threaten pandemics by transporting and spreading diseases globally at jet speed. The growing risk of exposure to infectious disease, coupled with the looming threat of bioterrorism, creates a situation in which health and security are interacting with greater frequency and intensity. This development parallels post-Cold War efforts to redefine the concept of security to encompass new global challenges. How did epidemics function as causal agents of historical change? What are the major linkages between health and security? Should new global health challenges (e.g., non-communicable diseases) be framed as problems that require attention and response from the national security community? How does this securitization of health affect the international governance of particular health problems? Conversely, how do the discussions and debates on health security transform our understanding of security in the contemporary world? This interdisciplinary course focuses on global health security. It has four main objectives: 1) to examine the historical impact of infectious disease, be it naturally occurring or deliberately caused; 2) to clarify the processes by which health problems function to threaten human, national or international security; 3) to evaluate emerging global health challenges and their potential security implications; and 4) to explore the pros and cons of securitizing health challenges

DIPL 4277 AA Global Health, Bioterrorism, and International Security

Global health issues have affected world history more extensively than most of us can imagine. As shown in the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel threatens transborder epidemics by transporting and spreading diseases globally at jet speed. The growing risk of exposure to infectious disease, coupled with the threat of intentional release of pathogens, creates a situation in which health and security are interacting with greater frequency and intensity. This development parallels efforts to redefine the concept of security to encompass new global challenges. This interdisciplinary course focuses on global health security by addressing the following questions: How did epidemics function as agents of historical change? What are the major linkages between health and security? Should new global health challenges such as non-communicable diseases be framed as problems that require response from the national security community? How does the securitization of health” affect the governance of particular health problems? Conversely, how do the discussions and debates on health security transform our understanding of security? This interdisciplinary course focuses on global health security. It has four main content objectives: 1) to examine the historical impact of infectious disease; 2) to clarify the processes by which health problems function to threaten national or international security; 3) to assess the security implications of emerging global health challenges; and 4) to explore the pros and cons of securitizing global health challenges. By the end of the semester, students should have acquired knowledge and understanding of key concepts, theories, and debates involved in the study of global health security. Students should have also developed the skills to conduct analysis of global health issues and effectively communicate the analysis to the policy and academic community

DIPL 6601 AA United States-China Relations

Today, no bilateral relationship is as complex and important as the U.S.-China relations. This course covers the complexity of interactions between the United States and China over time. It will be both historical and contemporary. Its thematic thrust will be more practical and policy-oriented than theoretical. Readings, lectures, and discussion will focus on the historical evolution of the relationship and major functional arenas of interaction between the two nations. There are no formal prerequisites for this course other than a strong interest in China and U.S. diplomacy, and a willingness to do the assigned readings. Students with background in China studies, U.S. foreign policy, and international relations will be well served. This course has the following objectives: 1) To provide the historical context and factual basis for understanding U.S.-China relations; 2) To explore the specific policy issues that create conflict, or foster cooperation, between the two nations; and 3) To provide the students the opportunity to write concise, policy-oriented analyses and present such analyses effectively. By the end of the semester, students should have been familiar with key issues and debates involved in the study of U.S.-China relations. They should also have developed the essential skills to conduct critical analysis of the U.S.-China relations and to effectively communicate that analysis to the policy and academic community