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>ability to surveil other countries for outbreaks of diseases This extends beyond the NSC pandemic response team, one would think the intelligence community wo
by dirtyid 7y ago
>ability to surveil other countries for outbreaks of diseases
This extends beyond the NSC pandemic response team, one would think the intelligence community would have some insights assuming the rebuilt their Chinese network after the CIA debacle in 2010. This wasn't a natural disaster like Maria or Katrina with limited forecasting, WHO was alerted to on Dec 31st.
E: Though TBH I think US would have waffled regardless, even their response to Ebola, Operation United Assistance, didn't materialize until the first US death on US soil. Things aren't real until they affect votes or undermine foreign policy interests.