International Affairs
There are three levels of definition in science and technology diplomacy:
- Technology as a power source for diplomacy: the science and technology interactions of a country with other international actors which can be at the service of its foreign policy;
- Diplomacy as a power source for science and technology: Establishing diplomatic relations between a country and the international stakeholders that can foster science and technology cooperation;
- Use of science and technology for diplomatic purposes: science acts toward shaping and supporting foreign policy goals.
The capacities and advantages of the country for development of technology diplomacy include:
- Talented human resources;
- Foreign capacities with regional preferences.
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