<p class="rtejustify">Health security issues caught Ifri's attention very early on: the dynamics of epidemics, resilience of health systems, the role of States, international organizations and NGOs. In 2008, for example, Ifri launched <strong>a three-year program dedicated to health and the environment</strong>. In this context, work has been carried out on various subjects such as H1N1 influenza or international health cooperation.</p>

<p class="rtejustify">Acting as a catalyst for international relations,<strong> the COVID-19 pandemic </strong>has accelerated and amplified previously latent geopolitical trends. Since the start of this pandemic, Ifri has produced numerous analyzes on its global, regional or sectoral consequences.</p>