Abstract

ALVAREZ CALDERON, Carlos Enrique; RAMIREZ PEDRAZA, Yesid  and  BOTERO MURILLO, Diego. A multidimensional security approach to Colombia’s biodefense against future pandemics. Rev. Cient. Gen. José María Córdova [online]. 2021, vol.19, n.36, pp.942-978.  Epub Oct 01, 2021. ISSN 1900-6586.  https://doi.org/10.21830/19006586.841.

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, infectious diseases did not attract much political or social attention in Colombia. Now, it is clear that an infectious disease can levy an intolerable burden on society and the State. This article seeks to determine whether possible future pandemics can be considered a threat to Colombia’s multidimensional security. Based on this research’s first installment statements, this work begins by studying the main epidemiological outbreaks so far in the 21st century. Next, it analyzes the evolution of the current pandemic’s threat and its social, economic, and geopolitical effects. Then, it reflects on whether this type of pandemic should be considered a threat to multidimensional security. Finally, it proposes some recommendations to the Colombian Government for anticipating and preparing the State’s biodefense to face an impending pandemic.

Keywords : biodefense; communicable diseases; epidemic; multidimensional security; pandemic.

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