Diplomacy for the 21st century : embedding a culture of science and technology throughout the Department of State / National Research Council (U.S.).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.), author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science and international relations.

International cooperation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 PDF file (xi, 177 pages)) : illustrations

Other Title:

Diplomacy for the 21st century

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press, 2015.

Summary:

Diplomacy for the 21st Century recommends steps that the Department of State should embrace to take full advantage of the leading science and technology (S & T) capabilities of the United States. These capabilities provide the department with many opportunities to promote a variety of the interests of the United States and its allies in a rapidly changing world wherein S & T are important drivers of economic development at home and abroad and help ensure international security. This report assesses and makes recommendations concerning the changing environment for the conduct of diplomacy in the years ahead, with a focus on the role of S & T in the development and implementation of U.S. policies and programs. According to this report, prompt steps by the department's leadership are essential to ensure adequate comprehension of the importance of S & T-related developments throughout the world and to incorporate this understanding within the nation's foreign policy for the 21st century. This report also urges the adoption by the department of a broader whole-of-society approach in carrying out its responsibilities at home and abroad - extending beyond traditional interagency coordination and the narrow band of current external partners to include foundations, universities, research centers, and other groups who are extending their international reach.

Contents:

THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Preface and Acknowledgments

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Summary

THE CHANGING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE AND COMMON S&T INTERESTS

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY

S&T DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT SINCE 2000

THE GOAL, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTION-ORIENTED RECOMMENDATIONS

A CULTURAL SHIFT IN U.S. DIPLOMACY

1. Introduction

THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF 1999

RECENT STRATEGY DOCUMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT

INFORMATION SOURCES FOR THE REPORT

END NOTE

2. A Rapidly Changing World

GLOBAL TRENDS

ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE EVOLVING WORLD ORDER

SHARING OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS

IMPLICATIONS OF THE DIFFUSION OF TECHNOLOGIES

GUIDANCE BY DEPARTMENT'S LEADERSHIP ON S&T-RELATED ISSUES

IMPORTANCE OF ACTION-ORIENTED FORESIGHT STUDIES

S&T INSTITUTIONS AS IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY

STRENGTHENING GLOBAL NETWORKS OF S&T ORGANIZATIONS

MOVING APACE WITH RAPIDLY ADVANCING TECHNOLOGIES

END NOTES

3. A Whole-of-Society Approach in Incorporating Science and Technology into 21st Century Diplomacy

RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A WHOLE-OF-SOCIETY APPROACH

ENHANCING INTERAGENCY COORDINATION

PROMOTING A WHOLE-OF-SOCIETY APPROACH

LOOKING FORWARD

4. Support of Science and Technology Policies, Programs, and Outreach by U.S. Embassies

FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH

ESTH STAFFS AT U.S. EMBASSIES

STRENGTHENING EMBASSY STAFFING

SCIENCE ENVOY AND DISTINGUISHED YOUNG INNOVATOR PROGRAMS

GROWING IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

REGIONAL HUBS

THE WAY AHEAD

5. Enhancing Organizational and Personnel Capabilities

THE CURRENT WORKFORCE

STEPS FOLLOWING THE LANDMARK REPORT OF 1999

ORGANIZATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT

STRENGTHENING PERSONNEL CAPABILITIES IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

FURTHER INSIGHTS ON PERSONNEL ISSUES

EXPANDED ROLE FOR THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE

6. Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

GENERAL FINDINGS AND OVERARCHING CONCLUSIONS

RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERESTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Appendixes

APPENDIX A REQUEST FOR STUDY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

APPENDIX B BIOGRAPHIES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

APPENDIX C INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE (APRIL 2014)

APPENDIX D THE QUADRENNIAL DIPLOMACY AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, 2011

APPENDIX E ISSUES THAT DESERVE ADDITIONAL ANALYSES BY OTHERS

APPENDIX F COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDAS

APPENDIX G ORGANIZATIONS WITH EXTENSIVE INTERNATIONAL S&T PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDED DATA AND INFORMATION ON RELEVANT PROGRAMS TO THE COMMITTEE

APPENDIX H SELECTED REFERENCES

APPENDIX I GLOBAL INVESTMENTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-A DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE

APPENDIX J INTERAGENCY CHALLENGES SET FORTH IN THE 1999 REPORT

APPENDIX K INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

APPENDIX L ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH OFFICERS POSTED OVERSEAS

APPENDIX M RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT STATE'S QUESTIONNAIRE TO ESTH OFFICERS

APPENDIX N SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENTS CURRENTLY IN FORCE

APPENDIX O REGIONAL ESTH HUB LOCATIONS AND STAFFING.

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