{"id":13142,"date":"2026-11-04T13:29:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T12:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hias-hamburg.de\/?page_id=13142"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:43:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:43:48","slug":"in-times-of-disruption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hias-hamburg.de\/en\/about-us\/science-diplomacy\/in-times-of-disruption\/","title":{"rendered":"Science and Diplomacy in Times of Disruption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Science & Diplomacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A New Metaphor for Science & Diplomacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Highly productive and thought-provoking: such was, thanks to a panel of outstanding experts and a lively discussion with high-level guests, the result of the exchange on the challenges for research institutions in view of a rapidly changing geopolitical context. The debate on \u2018Science and Diplomacy\u2019 in Times of Disruption: How Must International Research Institutions Adapt to Continue Successful Global Science Cooperation?<\/em><\/a> at the Hanse-Office in Brussels, brought a new metaphor for science diplomacy in the current era of multiple crises and conflicts, a passionate plea for the openness of the global science system, and a clear call to action as to cooperation with highly motivated talents from the South \u2013 among many other aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big thanks to all those who have contributed. We\u2019ll be in touch and continue the discussion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are some of the main points that the attendees of the event in Brussels that evening highlighted:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maria Renetzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00bbScience Diplomacy acts as a kind of damper today.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tilo B\u00f6hmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbWe want science to act as a sparring partner and an enabler for informed decision-making in politics and society.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Jan Marco M\u00fcller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbWe need to engage with policymakers, with diplomats, with citizens. And this includes the ones outside our eco-chamber.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nela Riehl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbWe must ensure that science remains open. This is really crucial.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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John Gyapong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbIssues relating to Africa become more of an afterthought rather than being at the centre of the co-creation of the solutions that we are looking out for. We end up in the small print.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christian Suhm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbInstitutes for Advanced Study have a natural tendency to practice science diplomacy.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Andreas Roepstorff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbScience in the future might even speak Creole.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frank Lehner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbIf your institution doesn\u2019t have the capacity set up for research security, you either over-regulate out of fear, or you accept under-protection out of naivety.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Marcelo Knobel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbFor Europe, it is a strategic move to cooperate equitably with Africa and with other regions, including Latin America. Because without talent, you can\u2019t do much.\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jan Palmowski<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bbAre we \u2013 as scientists \u2013 pushing ourselves enough to really bring about fundamental change?\u00ab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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All pictures: \u00a9 Elio Germani 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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