A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies
Advancements in science and the increasing globalisation of international issues are pushing scientific endeavours toward new frontiers. This can be observed particularly at the forefront of diplomacy. Due to the complexity of international relations and emerging global challenges, most developed na...
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| description | Advancements in science and the increasing globalisation of international issues are pushing scientific endeavours toward new frontiers. This can be observed particularly at the forefront of diplomacy. Due to the complexity of international relations and emerging global challenges, most developed nations are trying to incorporate science into their foreign policies. Science diplomacy in emerging economies, particularly in South Asia where scientific and technological advancements are driven by nations like India, remains a largely unexplored area of research. This paper contributes to a deeper understanding of India’s significant growth in science diplomacy through three foci: access, promotion and influence. The significant growth and issues surrounding science policy in India are highlighted. A phenomenological perspective with a single case study research methodology is used to gain accurate understanding of science diplomacy in India. Policy documents review and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 relevant actors it concludes with India’s stand on science diplomacy as an emerging economy and points to the significance of Track II diplomacy actors. India being a developing nation lack complete awareness of science diplomacy. However, there is a need to spread awareness about science diplomacy to increase its practical use in the policy formulations and implementation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bf803a52dae545cc83a9a7463b3db72c2025-02-03T05:49:27ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862025-12-0111110.1080/23311886.2024.2426260A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policiesPooja Raghav0Trishna Rai1School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Political Science, University of Madras, IndiaAdvancements in science and the increasing globalisation of international issues are pushing scientific endeavours toward new frontiers. This can be observed particularly at the forefront of diplomacy. Due to the complexity of international relations and emerging global challenges, most developed nations are trying to incorporate science into their foreign policies. Science diplomacy in emerging economies, particularly in South Asia where scientific and technological advancements are driven by nations like India, remains a largely unexplored area of research. This paper contributes to a deeper understanding of India’s significant growth in science diplomacy through three foci: access, promotion and influence. The significant growth and issues surrounding science policy in India are highlighted. A phenomenological perspective with a single case study research methodology is used to gain accurate understanding of science diplomacy in India. Policy documents review and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 relevant actors it concludes with India’s stand on science diplomacy as an emerging economy and points to the significance of Track II diplomacy actors. India being a developing nation lack complete awareness of science diplomacy. However, there is a need to spread awareness about science diplomacy to increase its practical use in the policy formulations and implementation.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2426260Science diplomacyIndia’s foreign policytrack II diplomacyemerging economiesinternational cooperation in science and technologyIntroductory Politics |
| spellingShingle | Pooja Raghav Trishna Rai A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies Cogent Social Sciences Science diplomacy India’s foreign policy track II diplomacy emerging economies international cooperation in science and technology Introductory Politics |
| title | A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies |
| title_full | A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies |
| title_fullStr | A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies |
| title_full_unstemmed | A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies |
| title_short | A phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of India and assessing STI policies |
| title_sort | phenomenological perspective of science diplomacy of india and assessing sti policies |
| topic | Science diplomacy India’s foreign policy track II diplomacy emerging economies international cooperation in science and technology Introductory Politics |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2426260 |
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