ISC chief: Science advice is under strain and science must reform itself
The International Science Council president says the gap between scientific and political cultures is a major challenge.
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The strategic use of science and technology in diplomacy is increasingly shaping our lives and helping nations navigate geopolitical tensions and address global challenges. Its modern framework, adopted by leading nations, focuses on using scientific evidence to inform diplomacy and using diplomacy to manage international cooperation and research security as a tool for geopolitical influence.
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