EMBAR

Author:
Zohreh Ghadbeigy, Fatemeh Ghadbeigy
Zohreh Ghadbeigy

Published Date: 15-Feb, 2022

Keywords: Scientific and Technological Diplomacy, South Caucasus, Soft Power, National Interests, Islamic Republic of Iran

Abstract:
Abstract: Today, scientific diplomacy is a new concept in the field of foreign policy. In other words, a diplomacy is a tool for realizing foreign policy. On this basis, diplomacy meets foreign policy goals by transforming sources of power into real power. Scientific diplomacy affects the political and international relations of countries. History shows evidence and examples that have led to the strengthening of diplomatic relations and cultural and scientific exchanges. Thus, the main theme of scientific diplomacy is the use of the capacities of science and technology to achieve the goals of foreign policy and the interests of countries. It is the use of scientific power to develop and deepen diplomatic relations with other countries. In this regard, due to the cultural commonalities between Iran and the countries of the South Caucasus region, the growth and development of the entire region can be accelerated. Among the goals of Iran’s scientific diplomacy in the region are areas such as professors and students exchange, joint research and educational projects, joint distance education courses, joint scientific conferences, and facilitating the participation of professors in each other's scientific conferences. In this research, have tried to provide a comprehensive definition of scientific diplomacy and its important functions and components on a case-by-case basis to study Iran’s scientific diplomacy in the South Caucasus region.

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