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A Greater Mekong Health Security Partnership Summary

Core Content

The A Greater Mekong Health Security Partnership is a report by the CSIS Task Force on Health and Smart Power in Asia, cochaired by ADM William Fallon and LTG James B. Peake. The report outlines a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing U.S. health engagement in the Greater Mekong River subregion of Southeast Asia, which includes Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and parts of China. This initiative is designed to align with the U.S. strategic rebalance in the Asia-Pacific and address critical regional health challenges.

The report emphasizes the importance of integrated health security efforts, combining civilian and military resources, and proposes a five-year implementation timeline. It recommends the establishment of a Greater Mekong Health Security Partnership under the leadership of the White House and the Department of State, with an ambassador-level senior director overseeing the initiative.

Main Recommendations

Initiate a Greater Mekong Health Security Partnership to build health security and address major regional health issues.
Focus on four key areas: pandemic preparedness, malaria control, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and women's health and child survival.
Establish a core funding pool to consolidate existing health-related funds and improve interagency collaboration.
Leverage partner countries' commitments and integrate efforts with key multilateral initiatives.
Engage the private sector and ensure annual progress measurement.
Strengthen U.S. military-to-military health partnerships, especially with Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Key Information

Geopolitical and Economic Importance of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is a strategic region with 620 million people, rapid economic growth, and vital trade routes such as the Strait of Malacca.
The U.S. has a $200 billion annual trade relationship with the region, making it the fifth-largest overseas market.
U.S. private-sector investment in the health sector is significant, with Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam involved in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.

Strategic Rebalance and U.S. Engagement

The U.S. has been actively engaging in health diplomacy and military-to-military cooperation in the region.
The Lower Mekong Initiative (2009) and DoD global health engagement (May 2013) reflect a growing emphasis on health security as part of U.S. foreign policy.
The U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (2010) and renewed U.S.-Thai relations (post-2012) demonstrate a proactive approach to strengthening bilateral ties.

Health Security Challenges

Pandemic threats: Southeast Asia is a hotspot for emerging diseases, including H7N9 influenza and MERS-CoV. The U.S. and China have a shared interest in strengthening surveillance, laboratory, and communication capacities.
Artemisinin-resistant malaria: This is a growing concern in the Greater Mekong subregion, with Myanmar accounting for 75% of malaria deaths. The U.S. and other partners are working to contain and eliminate resistant strains through coordinated efforts.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and child survival are also highlighted as critical areas where U.S. engagement can have a measurable impact.

U.S. Health Engagement in the Region

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Defense (DoD) have significant health capacities.
PACOM has developed a regional health strategy and integrated it into its Theater Campaign Plan.
The U.S. military health programs are being better integrated with civilian efforts to support health security in the region.

Conclusion

The report concludes that the Greater Mekong subregion presents a unique opportunity for the U.S. to advance its strategic interests while improving health outcomes. By establishing a coordinated, integrated, and sustainable health security partnership, the U.S. can enhance regional stability, promote prosperity, and build stronger relationships with partner nations. This initiative is not only a health security effort but also a new form of U.S. humanitarian engagement in Asia, with the potential to set a precedent for future broadened partnerships across the region.