The Implications of the New Security Environment on the National Health Systems Enterprise

Authors

Martin Charles Bricknell, King's College London
Derek Licina, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University

Abstract

This article explores the strategic integration of military and civilian health systems in response to large-scale conflicts, emphasizing the critical role of civil-military cooperation. NATO's experience with the war in Ukraine highlights the importance of interoperable health systems across the Euro-Atlantic region, while the Asia-Pacific presents unique challenges due to its geographic dispersal and alliance structures. The U.S. National Disaster Medical System, strengthened by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, is positioned to manage medical evacuations and casualties in future contingencies. The article advocates for the U.S. military health system to be considered as strategically vital as the defense-industrial complex, underscoring the need for greater civil-military health coordination at both national and international levels to prepare for potential health emergencies.

Recommended Citation

Martin C. Bricknell & Derek Licina, "The Implications of the New Security Environment on the National Health Systems Enterprise," Joint Force Quarterly 115 (4th Quarter 2024), 15-20, https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol115/iss3/4.