Talk by Ralf Mitschke: The changing narratives of Science Diplomacy
When? – 9.4.2025 at 10:00
This will be a hybrid session. Please register here to attend via zoom, the talk will take place at Wener-von-Siemens Str. 61 in Erlangen at the Chair of STGS.
Science diplomacy has become a central instrument of contemporary foreign policy. Alongside the USA and the EU, so-called emerging countries in particular are running programs to enhance their science diplomacy relations and capacities. But what actually constitutes science diplomacy? Despite international congresses, a plethora of publications, primarily from the professional sector, and even dedicated taxonomies, the term and its content remain controversial. Building on Pierre-Bruno Ruffini’s hypothesis of a “mainstream approach” to science diplomacy, I will take a closer look at the genesis of its narrative and critically examine the gap between the professional and the academic reflection of its practices.
Co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the FAU chair STGS. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
