Scientific Diplomacy Quotes

I am hopeful that Antarctica in its symbolic robe of white will shine forth as a continent of peace as nations working together there in the cause of science set an example of international cooperation.

But if the two countries or governments are at war, the men of science are not. That would, indeed be a civil war of the worst description: we should rather, through the instrumentality of the men of science soften the asperities of national hostility. Davy's remarks to Thomas Poole on accepting Napoleon's prize for the best experiment on Galvanism.

If science has no country, the scientist should have one, and ascribe to it the influence which his works may have in this world.

The crossroads of science and politics is a dodgy place.

Scientists and scholars should constitute themselves as an international NGO of exceptional authority.

By coordinating with international partners on scientific issues, we strengthen the U.S. scientific enterprise and promote the free exchange of ideas in other nations.

We asked ourselves and the world to base decisions on good science, and I really believe the United States can be the leader in delivering that message to our international trading partners.

In a world being transformed by technology, good science is vital to good diplomacy.

The soft power of science has the potential to reshape global diplomacy.