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USAID will continue its push for science
As the Obama administration begins a second term, USAID's Alex Dehgan describes how the agency will build on its science-for-development agenda.
In Perspective: USAID moves in the right direction
The US development agency looks set to build on its 'development science' efforts during Barack Obama's second term, writes David Dickson.
In Perspective: The World Academy of Sciences
The renaming of TWAS reflects changes in global science. But its original priorities must be maintained, says David Dickson.
Mountain ecosystems get boost from Rio+20
The protection of mountain ecosystems has been one of the few areas to benefit from Rio+20, says commentator Joydeep Gupta
OPINION | 26 June 2012 | EN
Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
Conflicts over shared water resources could be mitigated through science-based environmental cooperation, argue Saleem Ali and Pamela Griffin.
OPINION | 23 May 2012 | EN
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.
Islam Analysis: Change course on collaboration
Plans for science collaboration in the Muslim world aren't working and need a major revamp, says Athar Osama.
OPINION | 16 September 2011 | EN
Europe–Middle East energy partnership is essential
The two regions have much to gain from coordinating research and enhancing scientific cooperation on solar energy, says Frank Lehner.
OPINION | 15 September 2011 | EN
Egypt needs science powered by people, not big projects
Egypt's 'science city' will not build a science culture without its people empowered by academic experience abroad, argues Austin Dacey.
OPINION | 21 July 2011 | EN
Reinstate science attachés to Arab countries
US science diplomacy needs a boost, and science attachés to Arab countries could help ensure sustainable programmes, says Farouk El-Baz.
OPINION | 5 April 2011 | EN
Islam Analysis: Will the US deliver on its promises?
President Obama's offer of scientific collaboration with the Muslim World has a long way to go, says Athar Osama.
Science diplomacy should focus on people
Science partnerships for development and diplomacy must put scientists at the forefront of engagement, says science diplomacy expert Ali Douraghy.
Science diplomacy must be more ambitious
Science diplomacy must aim to help all developing countries and not just promote narrow political interests, says Naiyyum Choudhury.
Why we must eliminate malaria from Hispaniola
Eliminating malaria from Haiti and the Dominican Republic would set a global precedent, say Joseph Keating, Donald Krogstad and Thomas Eisele.
Vaccine research for peace
Collaborative research between the United States and Islamic countries can reduce disease and promote peace, says vaccinologist Peter J. Hotez.
Scientists can help bring peace to the Middle East
Michael Greene reviews the ways in which regional scientific cooperation could promote peace in the Middle East.
US science office must promote global collaboration
The White House science office must boost science and technology for international cooperation on many fronts, says Rodney W. Nichols.
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