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1Department of Social Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, 9037, Norway.
Open Research Europe
|February 23, 2024
Summary
Developing a single theory for science diplomacy is unfeasible due to its diverse practices and contested definition. Ideal types of science diplomacy offer a way to theorize this complex field for academic and policy use.
Area of Science:
- Social Theory
- Science Diplomacy
- Policy Application
Background:
- Science diplomacy is a complex and evolving field with no universally agreed-upon definition.
- Existing research and practice in science diplomacy are rich and wide-ranging, posing challenges for theoretical development.
- The H2020 Inventing a shared Science Diplomacy for Europe (InsSciDE) project, specifically workpackage 2, explored these complexities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the relationship between social theory and science diplomacy.
- To explore the feasibility of developing a unified theory for science diplomacy.
- To propose methods for theorizing science diplomacy for academic and policy applications.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of consortium-wide discussions within the InsSciDE project.
- Examination of the contested nature and definitional challenges of science diplomacy.
- Application of ideal types to categorize and analyze science diplomacy practices.
- Considering science diplomacy as an independent, intermediary, or dependent variable for theoretical framing.
Main Results:
- It is unfeasible to develop a single, unified theory of science diplomacy.
- The contested definition and rich practices of science diplomacy necessitate flexible theoretical approaches.
- Ideal types of science diplomacy practices provide a viable method for ordering empirical data and enabling theorization.
- Analyzing science diplomacy through different variable roles aids in theoretical development.
Conclusions:
- A singular theory of science diplomacy is not achievable due to its dynamic and contested nature.
- Ideal types offer a practical framework for theorizing science diplomacy, bridging the gap between practice and theory.
- Theorizing science diplomacy by examining its role as an independent, intermediary, or dependent variable enhances analytical understanding for both researchers and policymakers.
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