The National Security Implications of HIV/AIDS (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the critical intersection between public health and national security, particularly in the context of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. It emphasizes that while HIV/AIDS is increasingly recognized as a threat to national security, this linkage must be critically examined to ensure it serves the humanitarian goals of public health rather than merely strategic interests of states. The risks of adopting a national security approach to HIV/AIDS, such as stigmatization and inappropriate resource allocation, are also highlighted, along with the need for stronger evidence on the connections between HIV/AIDS and state stability.