Conflict Kitchen served the cuisine and culture of nations in conflict with the United States, sparking meaningful dialogue across political and geographic divides. In November 2014, a series of death threats forced Conflict Kitchen to close down for nearly a week. When properly resourced, Public Pharma can lower drug prices, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure broad, equitable access to new drugs. Public Pharma can also assure that medications most essential to public health are prioritized for development. Successful examples from around the world can inform the design and development of a robust Public Pharma sector for any country.