science diplomacy and global development --- I think you are absolutely right in questioning this, Encieh. Science diplomacy does not not automatically lead to global development. Inequalities in development and inequalities of power, need to be carefully analysed. A number of colleagues in the course have raised valid criticism from the perspective of developing countries: related to research opportunities, technology transfer, and access to knowledge. States can and do practice science diplomacy with their national interest in mind. The question then becomes: how do we practise science diplomacy in a way that reduces for example inequalities in global development. These are just my thoughts for now. Does that address some of the points you raised with this comment. You highlighted the term GLOBAL? Are there further reflections on this?

Source author: Katharina Höne KatharinaH@diplomacy.edu