Diplomacy for the 21st Century Embedding a Culture of Science and Technology Throughout the Department of State (2015) / Chapter Skim
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The biological and health revolution is providing the basis for extending human life, improving agricultural productivity, and protecting essential ecological resources. Geoscientists are leading global efforts to strengthen the resiliency of population centers and infrastructure that can withstand the shocks of tsunamis, earthquakes, and floods.
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with technical backgrounds and provide increased training and education for all FSOs to prepare them for handling S&T-related issues, including assignments to positions that focus on S&T issues. This report urges the adoption by the department of a broader whole-ofsociety approach in carrying out its responsibilities at home and abroad -- extending beyond traditional interagency coordination and the narrow band of current external partners as it engages with these and other organizations in
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In industrial and middle-income countries, innovative achievements often lead to improved economic competitiveness abroad. In less fortunate countries, locally produced goods and services that incorporate modern technologies frequently enhance the lives of some.
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The S&T Advisers have played particularly important roles with regard to recruitment and guidance of Fellows, support of public diplomacy efforts that emphasize the mutual benefits of cooperation in S&T, and encouragement of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other
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A particularly significant initiative of the department was preparation in 2010 of the first Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) , which identified major policy areas of interest to the department and USAID.
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Increasing the stature and capabilities of department officials responsible for S&T activities and providing challenging opportunities for highly qualified S&T Fellows from academia and industry and for deeply experienced S&T specialists from other agencies who are on short-term assignments to the department. Twenty-seven action-oriented recommendations will contribute to achieving the four objectives discussed in the report.
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Also, staff analyses of relevant reports of experts and of databases of national and international organizations contributed to establishing the context for some key issues in this report. Overall, however, the topic of this report covered a number of issues for which there are not well developed datasets or even significant reports; and the committee was well aware of the importance of rigor in considering anecdotal data in those cases wherein such data were an important resource.
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developments in robotics, with applications in manufacturing and in field activities, (d) affordable telemedicine in refugee camps, isolated communities, and remote locations, (e)
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In most cases these will be outstanding Foreign Service Officers with extensive experience in S&T-related issues and other qualifications such as language fluency, regional expertise, and excellent diplomatic acumen. Some S&T Counselors might be drawn from the department's cadre of Civil Servants or exceptionally qualified outsiders.
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Scientists in positions of authority in a number of middle and lowincome countries, in particular, are increasingly committed to internationally accepted principles of responsible science based on transparent, objective, and evidence-based decision making, which are important attributes of good public sector governance. However, funds explicitly designated to be used for strengthening democratic institutions should not be used to support S&T engagement activities since this practice could raise serious international concerns about the legitimacy of S&T engagement.
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S&T capabilities are the trump cards that are held by the United States, and we should not hesitate to use these capabilities when necessary to advance our nation's interests in a manner that in time will lead to peace and prosperity for the broader global community. As reflected in the title to this report, a cultural change within the department is essential so that S&T competence will be considered equal in importance to language fluency and area expertise as a critical aspect of diplomacy that will be practiced throughout the world during the 21st century.
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