Science diplomacy

The book is the result of international cooperation of scientists from Russia and Switzerland. Scientific diplomacy in the book is considered not only as a theory, but also as a real mechanism of international cooperation development. The study provides an overview of centers, projects and international networks of science diplomacy of the European Union, Russia, the United States, Switzerland, Japan and other countries. The authors also, based on facts, reveal the history of the development of science, diplomacy and international relations of the modern world.Science diplomacy can reduce tensions in modern international relations, and can help solve both global and regional problems. The authors believe that today it is scientists who can create an atmosphere of trust and cooperation at the global level, because they can communicate in the same language - the language of science and knowledge.