Science diplomacy is the relationship between two or more countries in addressing common problems predicated on scientific knowledge. It is also a good compliment to sustain good relations between two countries in times of strained public diplomatic relations. An excellent example: at the height of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the U.S. (1947-1991) “scientific and technical people-to-people exchanges” continued to be promoted to encourage communication and dialogue. The exchanges had a positive impact on bilateral relations and wider implications on world politics.

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