Global Health Policy Center

CSIS’ Global Health Policy Center (GHPC) is the leading research institution focused on building bipartisan awareness and shaping policy debate about global health and its importance to U.S. national security

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Since 2008, the GHPC has played a key role in shaping successful U.S. global health efforts. In 2020 we were ranked one of the top global health policy think tanks in the world by the Global Go To Think Tank Index.

The Global Health Policy Center's goal is to generate independent, forward-thinking and multifaceted analyses that reach a bipartisan audience and shape U.S. policy approaches on global health. We do this by undertaking policy-relevant research and bringing together diverse stakeholders—U.S. policy makers from across the aisle, global health experts, and global health and foreign policy practitioners—to discuss critical issues and develop recommendations regarding U.S. global health leadership, policies, and programs. To do this, we capitalize on our expertise in health security, infectious disease, and women’s and family health, as well as the expertise of the broader CSIS expert community on regional politics, national security, and development challenges, to examine the geopolitical issues affecting current and future global health activities.
 
Our influential, high-level working groups such as the Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security, the Commission on Strengthening America’s Health Security, and the Task Force on Women’s and Family Health have delivered important insights and recommendations to key decisionmakers in the U.S. Congress, the executive agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

 

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Managing DRC’s Ebola Crisis

One month into a dangerous outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is time to focus on the evolving big picture and a concrete way forward. There is reason to be hopeful that U.S. leadership can remain central and meaningful.

Commentary by J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau — June 18, 2026

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Explore our podcast series: Take as Directed/Coronavirus Crisis Update, Pandemic Planet, and AIDS' Existential Moment.

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Book Event: Lifeline by John Donnelly

In Lifeline, John Donnelly provides an inspiring account of how the U.S. government built PEPFAR, a then start-up development program to fight AIDS.

Event — October 27, 2026

The CommonHealth

25 Years Since the Anthrax Attacks: Where Are We Now?

This episode of The CommonHealth features a live discussion on how lessons learned from the 2001 anthrax attacks have been applied to the U.S. biodefense enterprise, and what more is needed to continue protecting Americans from deliberate biological threats.

Podcast Episode by Paul Friedrichs — October 8, 2026

The CommonHealth

Takeaways from the Trump-Xi White House Summit

CSIS experts assess the outcomes of the Trump-Xi White House summit in September 2026 and what it means for the future of U.S.-China relations.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — September 28, 2026

The CommonHealth

Using Drones to Expand Healthcare Delivery

This episode of The CommonHealth features a live discussion with Zipline’s CEO Caitlin Burton reflecting on Zipline’s work to expand its delivery network, the evolution of its partnership with African partner governments and the U.S. State Department, and what the company has learned about the potential for emerging technologies to increase health access and outcomes.

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — September 23, 2026

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