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Diplomacy for the 21st Century

Embedding a Culture of Science and Technology Throughout the Department of State: Summary

by National Research Council, Policy and Global Affairs, Development, Security, and Cooperation, Committee on Science and Technology Capabilities at the Department of State ยท 2015

ISBN: 0309373212 9780309373210

Category: Political Science / Security (National & International)

Page count: 32

<p><i>Diplomacy for the 21st Century</i> recommends steps that the department should embrace in order 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 summary version highlights the main ideas and key messages of the full report.</p>