Science Diplomacy

Science, technology, and innovation (STI) are key drivers of social, economic, and political developments. As a result, they are a crucial aspect of national and international politics. This topic focuses on how STI and STI policies shape and are shaped by international relations. It examines, amongst other things, international STI policy, the role of STI in great power competition, the limits and potential of science diplomacy, how knowledge security can ensure safe and secure international scientific collaboration, the regulation and governance of STI, and how science-policy interfaces can support policy relevant research and scientific policy advice.

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UN Under-Secretary-General Guy Ryder and ETH President Joël Mesot after signing the Memorandum of Understanding on the partnership between the United Nations and ETH Zurich. ETH Zürich

Current publications on Science Diplomacy

No. 354: Science, Technology, and Innovation in EU Strategy

No. 354: Science, Technology, and Innovation in EU Strategy

Author(s): Leo Eigner
Editor(s): Névine Schepers
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2025

Knowledge Security: Ein neues Konzept für die Schweiz

Knowledge Security: Ein neues Konzept für die Schweiz

Author(s): Leo Eigner
Editor(s): Lucas Renaud, Daniel Möckli
Series: Bulletin on Swiss Security Policy
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2024

No. 338: Knowledge Security at Stake

No. 338: Knowledge Security at Stake

Author(s): Leo Eigner
Editor(s): Fabien Merz
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2024