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Science Diplomacy: Exploring Strategies, Instruments, Current Priorities, and the Role of International Development Cooperation
Science Diplomacy: Exploring Strategies, Instruments, Current Priorities, and the Role of International Development Cooperation
Contemporary science diplomacy holds promise not only to strengthen diplomatic and science realms but also to advance sustainable development transformations.
Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.
Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.
This interview discusses the evolution of science diplomacy in recent years, highlighting the challenges faced by a field that was initially designed to address the Sustainable Development Goals.
Science Diplomacy Framework Launched for ‘Era of Disruption’
The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society have launched a new framework for science diplomacy.
Can Science and Diplomacy Have Mutual Impact in the Trump & Musk Era?
President Trump sees himself as a dealmaker and Elon Musk sees himself as a science-based innovator. Might this fabled partnership lead to a confluence towards what is termed “science diplomacy?”
Experts Apply Science to Help Resolve Transboundary Dispute
For thousands of years, the Nile River has been a vital resource for millions of north-east Africans on it for irrigation, drinking water, fishing and hydroelectric power. With the Nile being shared by 11 countries, disputes persist.
How Swiss Universities Combat Espionage from High-Risk Nations
Worsening geopolitical tensions are forcing Swiss universities to reconcile global cooperation with a growing list of tougher sanctions.
At a Crossroads? US Foreign and Science Policy After the US Election
Interview with the US-China expert and former German Chancellor Fellow Michael Laha.
Science Diplomacy in Troubled Times: What the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Teaches us about Science Diplomacy
Science Diplomacy in Troubled Times: What the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Teaches us about Science Diplomacy
Nowhere is science diplomacy so pressing than in the context of one of the most complex conflicts of our generation: that between Israelis and Palestinians.
Scientific Cooperation in the South China Sea: A Vector for China's Security Diplomacy in Southeast Asia?
Scientific Cooperation in the South China Sea: A Vector for China's Security Diplomacy in Southeast Asia?
n the South China Sea, the field of marine science could be seen as a catalyst for functional cooperation in the region. In reality, it often reflects regional asymmetries and has become yet another domain in which the weight of China is ultimately a destabilizing factor, according to Sophie Boisseau du Rocher.
Science Diplomacy and the Rise of Technopoles
During the era of globalization, science diplomacy was a key tool for addressing global challenges. Today, among fracturing alliances, the field must evolve.
Unleashing Synergy or Accelerating Fragmentation?
South Korea's bold shift toward international science and technology collaboration requires transforming its current research system.
Leveraging Science Diplomacy in Times of Conflict
Leveraging Science Diplomacy in Times of Conflict
War and conflict have profound effects on society, including the critical fields of science.
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
As Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border in February 2022, waiting for a signal to invade from the Kremlin, scientific relations between Russia and Europe were looking healthy.
Two Swiss Strengths Help Anticipate Tomorrow's World
Scientific anticipation in diplomacy and Switzerland's contribution to solving major global problems were the focus of a SWI-hosted panel discussion.
European Commission to Seek Council Recommendations on Research Security
European Commission to Seek Council Recommendations on Research Security
The European Commission is preparing the ground for a proposal for Council recommendations on enhancing research security in the face of growing threats from foreign actors.
Why Should We Care About Science Diplomacy?
Switzerland wants to be a hub for science diplomacy. What is this and why is it important?
US Extends Science and Technology Agreement with China, Buying Time to Renegotiate the Deal
US Extends Science and Technology Agreement with China, Buying Time to Renegotiate the Deal
The US has extended a historic science and technology agreement (STA) with China by six months, but now needs to renegotiate the deal to mollify concerns that it aids Beijing's technological and military rise and fails to ensure a reciprocal research relationship.
China's Use of Formal Science and Technology Agreements As a Tool of Diplomacy
China's Use of Formal Science and Technology Agreements As a Tool of Diplomacy
China's government uses a variety of diplomatic tools to pursue its foreign policy aims including negotiating and signing formal bilateral science and technology.
The Globalization of Science Diplomacy in the Early 1970s: a Historical Exploration
The Globalization of Science Diplomacy in the Early 1970s: a Historical Exploration
The early 1970s brought fundamental transitions in international scientific collaboration, many of which are still relevant today.
Science Diplomacy from the Global South: the Case of Intergovernmental Science Organizations
Science Diplomacy from the Global South: the Case of Intergovernmental Science Organizations
This study investigates which objectives Southern actors pursue in intergovernmental science organizations (IGSOs) and under which conditions they are likely to achieve their objectives.
Soft Power, Hard Choices: Science Diplomacy and the Race for Solutions
Applying the latest scientific insight and evidence is the starting point for science diplomacy. Three experts shine a light on the missing links between the two.
Global Science Must Not Be Treated As a Diplomatic Pawn
Science is being used as leverage in international politics. That must not become a barrier to countries working together on climate change, biodiversity loss, pandemic prevention and other pressing goals.
EU to Advance Work on Science Diplomacy Strategy Next Year
The EU is working on defining a new agenda for science diplomacy in the face of increasing geopolitical instability on the continent.
US Needs to Do Better in Science Diplomacy, White House Says
The White House sent a report to Congress urging that the US do a better job supporting international research collaboration - and saying that currently it is losing out to China and other competitors because of poor organisation.
There's a Greater Role for Science Diplomacy Amidst Global Collaborations
The ingenuity of scientists helped accelerate the recovery from COVID-19. In close cooperation with society and policy-makers, it can lead the way to the future.
War in Ukraine Highlights the Enduring Myths of Science Diplomacy
What has science diplomacy been capable of since the turn of the 21st century?
The Importance of Science Diplomacy During Difficult Times
If the vaunted features of science that are used rhetorically to promote and justify its status as an aid to international affairs are truly valued, it would be precisely in the most trying circumstances that science diplomacy should remain a viable alternative.
EU Should Sever Scientific Ties with Russia, Says Leading German MEP
EU Should Sever Scientific Ties with Russia, Says Leading German MEP
A leading German member of the European Parliament urged the EU to sever all scientific relations with Russia, stepping up pressure from Berlin to use science as a diplomatic weapon against Moscow.
How to Prevent a Cold War in Science
Diplomats and scientists often live in different worlds and don't have open access to each other's community.
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