{"id":12696,"date":"2026-10-21T14:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hias-hamburg.de\/?p=12696"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:03:01","slug":"a-new-metaphor-for-science-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hias-hamburg.de\/en\/a-new-metaphor-for-science-diplomacy\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Metaphor for Science & Diplomacy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 – among many other aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big thanks to all those who have contributed. We’ll 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\n\n\n

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Maria Rentetzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Science Diplomacy acts as a kind of damper today<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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

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We must ensure that science remains open. This is really crucial.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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

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Issues 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.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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Institutes for Advanced Study have a natural tendency to practice science diplomacy<\/strong>.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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

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Science in the future might even speak Creole.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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If your institution doesn’t have the capacity set up for research security, you either over-regulate out of fear, or you accept under-protection out of naivety.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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

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For 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.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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All pictures: \u00a9 Elio Germani 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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