Global Strategy Lab

June 4, 2023

Removing Antimicrobial Resistance from the WHO’s ‘Pandemic Treaty’ will Leave Humanity Extremely Vulnerable to Future Pandemics

Dr. Susan Rogers Van Katwyk’s latest commentary emphasizes the criticality of addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the WHO’s Pandemic Instrument. Urgent measures to conserve antimicrobial effectiveness are imperative for pandemic preparedness.

March 3, 2023

New GSL Study Finds Most Targeted COVID-19 Border Closures Ineffective, Likely Illegal, But Total Closures Can Work

A recent Global Strategy Lab study assessed COVID-19 border closures from three years ago. Extreme shutdowns briefly slowed transmission, while targeted closures had little impact. Some targeted closures may now be considered illegal under international law, according to the lead author. Border closures should be a last resort, with global coordination by the World Health Organization for optimal effectiveness.