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This open access handbook redefines science diplomacy in an era of geopolitical rivalry, rapid technological change, and fragmented global governance. Moving beyond state-centric models, it advances a polycentric framework where authority and expertise are distributed across diverse actors. Combining conceptual insights with empirical case studies, it examines securitization, emerging diplomatic players, and technology as a site of power—offering a rigorous guide for navigating cooperation under conditions of uncertainty, asymmetry, and disruption.
Jan Lüdert is Head of Programs at the German Center for Research and Innovation New York, with over 20 years of experience in international relations, higher education, and knowledge management, focusing on science diplomacy and transatlantic partnerships.
Martin Wählisch is Associate Professor for Transformative Technologies,Innovation, and Global Affairs at the University of Birmingham, with a joint appointment in Government and Computer Science. He previously served over a decade at the United Nations, including as Lead for Innovation at the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.
| Publication Date: | 07 September 2026 |
| Publisher: | German Academic Exchange Service |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| ISBN-13: | 9783032294722 |
| Format: | Hardback |