What a Zombie Apocalypse Can Teach Us About Pandemics (Full Version) | World101

What would happen if one day the dead rose up, hungry for human flesh and brain? This scenario has played out in movies and books for decades, but science fiction fans aren’t the only ones giving some thought to the zombie apocalypse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), major universities, and even the Department of Defense have plans for the day the dead rise, not because they expect it but because it serves as a useful intellectual exercise for infectious disease and foreign policy. Although international protocols exist to prevent the rapid spread of disease, each country’s individual policies, infrastructure, and interests ultimately decide the course of any outbreak, including zombies. To learn more about Global Health, its advancements and future challenges visit our Global Health module: Subscribe to our channel for more videos that cover the issues, trends, and concepts you need to know to navigate our complicated world: World101 is a growing library of free educational resources that makes complex international relations and foreign policy issues accessible to learners both inside and outside of formal academic settings. For more videos, as well as interactive maps, infographics, quizzes, and online teaching resources, visit our website: CFR Education is an initiative within the Council on Foreign Relations that aims to make complex foreign policy and international issues accessible for high school and college students through its educational products: World101, Model Diplomacy, and Convene the Council. Visit our website: Follow us on social media: Facebook: Twitter: #teaching #globalhealingcenter #pandemic #world101