Why The Science Diplomat, Why Now
Independent reporting and analysis on science and power.
Science is the New Foreign Policy
Diplomacy doesn’t just happen in embassies anymore. It happens in labs, technology centers, and data networks. Today, global politics is shaped by decisions regarding:
Climate change and vaccine technology.
Artificial intelligence and space systems.
Computer chip supply chains and critical minerals.
Science and technology are no longer just “tools” but a main stage where nations compete and cooperate. Despite this, the link between science and diplomacy is often ignored or misunderstood. This publication exists to fill that gap.
The Big Questions
The world faces massive challenges like pandemics and climate change that require nations to work together. However, increasing rivalry makes this difficult. We explore:
How can nations cooperate on science while competing for power?
When is sharing research a security risk?
Who gets to set the rules for new technology, and which nations are being left out?
Redefining Science Diplomacy
It is more than just scientists visiting other nations. Today, science diplomacy includes:
Soft Power — Using research partnerships to build influence.
Standards — Using technical rules as political leverage.
Governance — Using data and models to manage how the world works.
Our Mission
We don't cheerlead for science. We explain how it shapes policy. We track where the United States, European Union and other nations work together, and where those relationships break down. We look at future problems before they are full-blown crises.
Who Should Read This?
You don’t need to be an expert to read The Science Diplomat. It is for:
Policymakers dealing with technical issues.
Researchers working on a global scale.
Leaders in technology and international organizations like the United Nations or African Union.
Anyone who cares about how knowledge and power reshape our world.
Why Subscribe?
The most important decisions of this century will be based on science. We provide the serious analysis this reality deserves, helping you understand how scientific choices today determine the world of tomorrow.