A5050842457- Health and Conflict Studies
- Global Security and Public Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Peacebuilding and International Security
- Human Rights and Development
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health and Surgery
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Child and Adolescent Health
- International Development and Aid
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Global Peace and Security Dynamics
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Global Health Care Issues
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Peace and Human Rights Education
- International Human Rights and Reproductive Law
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Environmental law and policy
University of Sheffield
2016-2025
Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences
2023-2024
Elwood Landscape Design (United Kingdom)
2022
Chatham House
2014-2017
Aberystwyth University
2005-2012
University of Wales
2005-2007
RELX Group (United Kingdom)
2004
This article uses an analysis of the securitization HIV/AIDS as a basis for proposing three contributions to theory. Beginning with examination some key debates which have taken place between Copenhagen School and its critics, goes on argue that process securitizing was in fact significantly more complex than has been generally recognized and, crucially, nuanced reading this case highlights number issues are not well captured by existing theory literature. The first is can be multi-level...
The concept of ‘health security’ has been increasingly apparent in recent years both academic and policy discourses on transborder infectious disease threats. Yet it noted that there are a range conceptualisations circulation confusion over the is creating international tensions with some states (particularly from Global South) fearing reality means securing West. This article examines these but puts forward an alternative explanation for them. It begins by looking at different securities'...
Abstract The study of global health governance has developed rapidly over recent years. That literature identified a range factors which help explain the “failure” governance, but it largely neglected public policy processes perpetuate that failure. In this paper we argue there is such thing as “global policy” and set out new framework for analyzing through made, highlighting mixture power ideas, agency structure, impact upon cycle. rests four pillars: framing; paradigms; power; “deep core”...
Social capital is widely regarded as a key element in recovery from and resilience to disasters. Yet, little attention has been paid the specificities of what supports or undermines remote rural communities' social Here, we examine how bonding, bridging, linking operated after 2015 earthquake three Nepali communities Sindhupalchok Gorkha Districts, which have varying degrees access infrastructure, relief programmes. We draw on community-based qualitative research conducted 2018 (including...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there can be few if any people without at least some grasp societal impacts epidemics. Far from being ‘merely’ public health or medical emergencies, ...
The UN Security Council meeting on 18 September 2014 represented a major turning-point in the international response to Ebola outbreak then underway West Africa. However, light of widespread criticism over tardiness response, it can be argued that UN, and particularly Council, failed make best use potential resource already had ground Liberia: United Nations Mission Liberia (UNMIL). This article examines whether UNMIL could have done more contribute emergency attempts draw some lessons from...
It is often said that "diseases know no borders," but COVID-19 has once again shown policy responses certainly do. Governments have implemented bordering practices in a variety of ways to ensure their own citizens are protected, even when direct contravention the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The IHR and World Organization (WHO) strong preference for borders remain open. Yet, we argue here, non-compliance by WHO member states not only problem with IHR's treatment borders....
Nepal's move to a federal system was major constitutional and political change, with significant devolution of power resources from the central government seven newly created provinces 753 local governments. health is in process adapting federalism, which challenging, yet potentially rewarding, task. This research part broader study that aims explore opportunities challenges facing as it adapts federalisation.This exploratory qualitative conducted across three tiers (federal, provincial,...
Journal Article HIV, AIDS and security: where are we now? Get access COLIN MCINNES, MCINNES 1UNESCO Professor of HIV/AIDS Health Security in Africa, Director the Centre for International Relations, Dean Graduate School at Aberystwyth University Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar SIMON RUSHTON 2Research Fellow Relations Department Politics Affairs, Volume 86, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages 225–245, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2346.2010.00877.x Published: 18 2010
With the emergence of global health comes governance challenges which are equally in nature. This article identifies some initial limitations analyses (GHG) before discussing focus this special supplement: framing issues and manner impacts upon GHG. Whilst not denying importance material factors (such as resources institutional competencies), how can be framed different ways, thereby creating particular pathways response turn affect potential for nature It also discusses key frames operating...
Abstract This article argues that the secretary-general of United Nations is in many respects a strong position to engage “norm entrepreneurship.” However, he must constantly balance desire forward particular principled ideas with need maintain support member states and act within organization's (and his own) mandate. Examined here are attempts made by Boutros Boutros-Ghali promote norm democratic governance, emphasis on importance ways which strategically “framed” concept. It argued...
This paper takes a constructivist approach to examining one of the new norms embodied in recently revised International Health Regulations (IHR). The focuses on provisions that seek restrain states from applying disproportionate international travel and trade restrictions response disease outbreak occurring another country. norm, which aims limit unjustified 'additional health measures', has significant implications for state sovereignty. Using example 2009 H1N1 'swine flu' pandemic,...
Two assumptions underpin much of the literature that has examined links between HIV/AIDS and security: (1) is now firmly established as an international security issue; (2) Resolution 1308, adopted by UN Security Council in July 2000, was decisive moment securitization process. This article questions both those assumptions. It argues even within Council, HIV/AIDS' status a bona fide threat to peace not entirely secure. Despite fact unanimously, there considerable doubt over extent which...