South Asian Science Diplomacy in a Nutshell

Abstract

Can South Asia sustain the momentum of growth rate by adopting science diplomacy for a noble cause? We need to grasp the basics of science diplomacy. There is no standard manual for it. The book titled ‘Science Diplomacy for South Asian Countries: Insights and Breakthroughs’, is a unique book to elaborate the multiple approaches to the role of Science Diplomacy in foreign affairs with a focus on the South Asian region. India is no doubt the fastest growing economy in the region. Emerging as global hub in providing software services, it is yet to fully display the power of science diplomacy to integrate science into the foreign affairs of the sovereign nations especially in South Asia.

Keywords: Science Diplomacy; South Asia; Economic Growth; Foreign Affairs