Knowledge Diplomacy: Regional Perspectives and Future Trends

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Knowledge Diplomacy addresses the fascinating field of study and practice in knowledge diplomacy. It captures this emerging field of Knowledge Diplomacy at a key juncture, asking questions of its meaning and application in twenty-first century global affairs. Through knowledge diplomacy we can achieve so much, and the authors infect the readers with their confidence and commitment. This book has truly inspired me! Mary Stiasny, Pro Vice Chancellor Emerita, University of London This book reminds us that universities and research communities are key actors in addressing global challenges. A must-read for those committed to education’s role in international cooperation. Martha Flor Puebla Mora, University of Guadalajara Knowledge Diplomacy addresses the development of the field of study and practice of Knowledge Diplomacy. It captures the emerging field of Knowledge Diplomacy at a key juncture due to its resonance in addressing a range of contemporary geopolitical crises. It provides a foundational study exploring theory and practice, alongside regional perspectives, before offering thoughts for the future of knowledge diplomacy discourse. The volume establishes its theoretical foundations, including a blend of practitioner and scholar perspectives, with chapters addressing the experiences of the University of London by Alijeva and Rofe; the barriers facing universities in their global role as bastions of freedom of knowledge sharing from Gore; then knowledge diplomacy and power in Cogan’s work. Jane Knight contributes an exploration of the relationship with other forms of diplomacy and soft power, while El Masry explores Knowledge Diplomacy’s role in foreign policy. The second principal section of the book explores contending perspectives of Knowledge Diplomacy, reflecting not only different geographic locations but also differing practitioner and scholarly outlooks. Lüdert offers the view from the German Center for Research and Innovation, before Varpahovskis looks at the South Korean case, and Corcoran examines how Western perspectives run through Knowledge Diplomacy in Asia; Pradhan examines the application in Singalila, and Loera-González in Mexican diplomacy. The book draws to a close with reflections on the value of Knowledge Diplomacy at this juncture in global affairs and outlines a future research agenda to add to, and potentially contest, the concepts and perspectives this book presents. Knowledge Diplomacy examines particular and cultural antecedents to the development of the field; and its predominance in western thinking and critiques. Crucially, it does so not just from the perspective of scholars but also by consciously drawing on the perspectives of practitioners. The development of Knowledge Diplomacy allows for increased understanding of the role of research, innovation and higher education institutions as actors in international relations; shaping knowledge as they do. As such Knowledge Diplomacy presents a meaningful means of understanding how understanding knowledge impacts scholars, students and decisions makers as those who use knowledge in their practice.

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Pagina's: 242, Hardcover, Manchester University Press