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Philip Cotton, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Rwanda, has been a key figure in global health education, holding leadership roles at the University of Rwanda, including Vice Chancellor, and ...

Paul Apostolicas Paul Apostolicas is Editor-in-Chief of the HIR. He is particularly interested in political economy, national security, and human rights.

Rachel Harris Rachel Harris is a senior editor and copy editor for the HIR. She is interested in international economic systems and global health.

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