A Review of U.S. Science Diplomacy Published Book Chapter — 2025
This published chapter offers a comprehensive review of science diplomacy from a U.S. perspective, tracing its evolution across multiple administrations up to the beginning of the current political period. The chapter examines how U.S. administrations have approached science diplomacy as a foreign policy instrument — analyzing the institutional frameworks, key actors, and landmark initiatives that have shaped American engagement in international scientific cooperation. It critically assesses how shifting political priorities, changes in federal science policy, and growing debates around multilateralism, emerging technologies, and international research cooperation have influenced the direction of U.S. science diplomacy over time. Written at a critical juncture, the chapter provides an essential analytical foundation for understanding the trajectory of U.S. science diplomacy and the challenges that lie ahead.
Book Chapter: The U.S. Science Diplomacy Through Decades: Evolution and Challenges