Science Diplomacy in Action Norman P Neureiter American
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Science Diplomacy in Action Norman P. Neureiter, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Physical Society Meeting Session Y 4 on Science Diplomacy Anaheim, California May 3, 2011
WHAT IS SCIENCE DIPLOMACY ? l Science Diplomacy suggests multiple meanings l My definition is: the use of science cooperation as a means of active engagement with countries where overall relations are strained or non-existent. l It is an instrument of a constructive foreign policy aimed at mutually beneficial engagement. l The science must be of good quality, but the underlying motivation is not scientific; it is foreign policy driven. l Most International S&T cooperation is science driven; it is also often a part of development aid
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Advancing Science, Serving Society Ambassador Edwin Reischauer 1961
Advancing Science, Serving Society Prime Minister Ikeda
Advancing Science, Serving Society White House Dinner
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Advancing Science, Serving Society Nixon-Kissinger White House Foreign Policy 1969 -1973 l Period of best coordinated foreign policy l Really believed in science diplomacy l China l Soviet Union
Advancing Science, Serving Society Nixon and Mao in China - 1972
Advancing Science, Serving Society Nixon and Zhou Enlai - 1972
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Advancing Science, Serving Society U. S. - China Diplomatic Relations
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Advancing Science, Serving Society Deng Xiaoping visits Texas
Advancing Science, Serving Society Pugwash Conferences
Advancing Science, Serving Society First Pugwash Meeting - 1957
Advancing Science, Serving Society Nixon – Brezhnev Summit - 1972
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Advancing Science, Serving Society Dr. Taylor at Sharif University in Tehran
Advancing Science, Serving Society Nobelist Joseph Taylor in Iran
Advancing Science, Serving Society Pardis Science Park in Iran
Advancing Science, Serving Society Statue of Dr. Taylor at Pardis Science Park
Advancing Science, Serving Society North Korea
Advancing Science, Serving Society Pyongyang University of Science & Technology
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Advancing Science, Serving Society President Kim Takes Over PUST
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Advancing Science, Serving Society Syrian President Assad Greets American
Advancing Science, Serving Society Syrian Ministry of Higher Education
Advancing Science, Serving Society Cuba - Vaccine Development
Advancing Science, Serving Society First Visit to Myanmar
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President Obama’s Cairo Speech 6/4/09 l Reaching out with science to Muslim world l First step was sending science envoys to discuss interests and opportunities—centers of excellence, S&T partnerships, etc. l Intention is to move toward a serious, longterm program on a partnership basis. l CRDF has earmark for implementing
Advancing Science, Serving Society Lessons Learned l Science is an area where communication is easier and understanding more likely l Can open doors to influential people l Can lead to real, mutually beneficial cooperation in non-sensitive areas l Can evolve into Track II meetings l Inevitably there is domestic opposition to engagement with hostile countries
Advancing Science, Serving Society Key Challenges l Face down criticism of helping “the enemy” l Carry on meaningful follow-on to initial visits l Must find good cooperators on U. S. side l Funding for U. S. side can be difficult l Project always subject to political winds l Must persevere to be successful
Advancing Science, Serving Society International S&T Cooperation is a Global Imperative l It is very clear that the global science community must cooperate to address the great challenges facing humanity: climate change, environmental protection, natural disasters, food, water, health, energy, etc. l We see an important role for associations like AAAS, APS, ACS, etc. as well as universities to work toward coherence, or harmonization, within this global community of the standards and norms for the practice and ethics of science.
