H1N1 powerfully illustrates the idea that global health and the interests of the United States are intertwined. This interdependence is at the heart of the approach that the Commission on Smart Global Health Policy is taking towards reshaping the way Americans and American policymakers view global health.

The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health will be hosting an ongoing discussion about the impact of the H1N1 virus on global and American health interests. Over the coming months, we'll look at this infectious disease from angles not normally considered on the evening news -- not just whether you should wash your hands (the answer, by the way, is "yes") but also how H1N1 might interact with other health risks, or affect developing nations' economies, or pose a hazard to U.S. national security.
It's all part of our effort to push smart global health policies.
Use the form below to invite your friends and colleagues to get involved: