Scientific Culture and Its Role in International Negotiations

TL;DR

This paper explores how scientists' professional culture influences their roles in diplomacy, advising, and international security negotiations, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of scientific involvement in diplomacy.

Contribution

It analyzes the impact of scientific culture on international negotiations and illustrates the evolving role of scientists as diplomats and advisors.

Findings

Scientists have historically served as diplomats and advisors.

Scientific culture influences international security discussions.

Scientists initiate and shape international conferences on security.

Abstract

Scientists as diplomats (historical examples). Scientists as advisors to governments and the public. Nongovernmental organisations and international conferences on security questions, initiated by scientists and based on their professional culture.