The Coronavirus Pandemic: Global Challenges Require Global Cooperation

The UK–Russia Security Dialogue addresses the ‘new normal’ of international health policy.

This article outlines the main findings of the UK–Russia Security Dialogue on ‘Global Health and Security’ organised by RUSI and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in December 2020. It was the first time the Dialogue had addressed public health issues: both parties found it appropriate and timely, as the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted that health threats are a clear and present security risk for all countries. The pandemic has tested the capabilities o