Science and Development Network
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The idea of using science to pursue diplomatic goals is rapidly gaining popularity. But what tools are needed to ensure that such science diplomacy operates both effectively and fairly? And do these threaten scientific independence?
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Opinions and Analysis
Science: a force for the common good
Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan discusses how global cooperation on science can benefit a knowledge-hungry world.
Uganda should rethink its decision on World Bank funding
Millennium Science Initiative funding has produced an impressive range of projects in Uganda. The government is wrong to bring it to an end.
Islam Analysis: Change course on collaboration
16 September 2011
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Europe–Middle East energy partnership is essential
15 September 2011
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Source: Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Policy Briefs
Scientific cooperation for nuclear disarmament
Scientific collaborations can build trust and facilitate progress in nuclear arms control and disarmament.
23 June 2010
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Source: The Royal Society
News and Features
Q&A: Princess Sumaya on science after the Arab Spring
Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.
25 January 2012
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Indian scientists visit Pakistan
Pakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.
20 January 2012
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Brazil chooses a scientist for science minister
20 January 2012
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'South Asian science collaboration hostage to political agendas'
29 December 2011
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