Knowledge diplomacy in international relations and higher education

Knowledge diplomacy in international relations and higher education / Jane Knight.

This book addresses the understudied phenomenon of why and how contemporary international higher education, research and innovation can contribute to strengthening international relations. The author proposes the concept of knowledge diplomacy and carefully examines its fundamental rationales, actor...

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Main Author: Knight, Jane (Educator) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2022]
Subjects:
International relations.
Education, Higher > International cooperation.
Cultural diplomacy.
international relations.
Cultural diplomacy
Education, Higher > International cooperation
International relations
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Abbreviations
  • Contents
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • 1.1 Why Study the Role of International Higher Education, Research and Innovation in International Relations
  • 1.2 The Multiplicity and Misunderstanding of Terms
  • 1.3 Key Questions and Objectives
  • 1.4 An Interpretivist and Interdisciplinary Approach
  • 1.5 Parameters and Meaning of Key Terms
  • 1.6 Outline of Book
  • 1.6.1 Chapter 1: Introduction
  • 1.6.2 Chapter 2: Examining Contemporary Diplomacy - Changes and Challenges
  • 1.6.3 Chapter 3: Focus on Soft Power
  • 1.6.4 Chapter 4: The Changing Landscape of International Higher Education, Research and Innovation
  • 1.6.5 Chapter 5: How Diplomacy Scholars Frame the Role of IHERI as Cultural, Public and Education Forms of Diplomacy and Soft Power
  • 1.6.6 Chapter 6: Diplomacy Scholars' Perspectives on the Role of IHERI as Science Diplomacy
  • 1.6.7 Chapter 7: Higher Education Scholars' Perspectives on the Role of IHERI in International Relations
  • 1.6.8 Chapter 8: Knowledge Diplomacy - A Definition and Conceptual Framework
  • 1.6.9 Chapter 9: Differentiating Knowledge Diplomacy from Soft Power and Cultural, Science, Education and Public Forms of Diplomacy
  • 1.6.10 Chapter 10: Examples of IHERI Initiatives Using a Knowledge Diplomacy Approach
  • 1.6.11 Chapter 11: Key Findings and Issues for Further Research on Knowledge Diplomacy
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Examining Contemporary Diplomacy: Changes and Challenges
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Diplomacy and International Higher Education, Research and Innovation
  • 2.3 The Evolution of Scholarly Diplomacy Definitions
  • 2.4 Dictionary Definitions of Diplomacy
  • 2.5 Challenges and Changes in Understanding Contemporary Diplomacy
  • 2.5.1 Diversification of Actors in Diplomacy
  • 2.5.2 Changing Role of Diplomats.
  • 2.5.3 New Technologies
  • 2.6 Different Types and Elements of Diplomacy
  • 2.7 Differentiating Diplomacy from Global Governance and Foreign Policy
  • 2.7.1 Diplomacy and Global Governance
  • 2.7.2 Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Focus on Soft Power
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Hard Power
  • 3.3 Soft Power
  • 3.3.1 Critiques of Soft Power
  • 3.4 Smart Power
  • 3.5 Sharp Power
  • 3.6 Differentiating Soft Power and Diplomacy
  • References
  • Chapter 4: The Changing World of International Higher Education, Research and Innovation
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 International Joint Universities and Branch Campuses
  • 4.3 International Research Networks
  • 4.4 International Education Hubs
  • 4.4.1 Diversity of International and Local Actors from Different Sectors
  • 4.4.2 Rationales
  • 4.4.3 Three Models of Education Hubs: Student, Talent and Knowledge
  • 4.5 Regional Universities
  • 4.6 Debating the Role of IHERI in International Relations
  • References
  • Chapter 5: How Diplomacy Scholars Frame the Role of IHERI as Cultural, Public and Education Forms of Diplomacy and Soft Power
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.1.1 Scope of Review of Scholars' Perspectives
  • 5.2 Cultural Diplomacy
  • 5.2.1 Cultural Diplomacy or Cultural Relations?
  • 5.2.2 Mixed Motives and Outcomes
  • 5.3 From Cultural Diplomacy to Education Diplomacy
  • 5.3.1 Education or Exchange or Academic Diplomacy?
  • 5.3.2 Role of Non-state Actors: Education Diplomacy or Education Relations?
  • 5.3.3 Education Diplomacy as Capacity Building
  • 5.4 Public Diplomacy
  • 5.5 Soft Power
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Diplomacy Scholars' Perspectives on the Role of IHERI as Science Diplomacy
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 American Association for the Advancement of Science Perspectives
  • 6.2.1 AAAS Conceptual Framework for Science Diplomacy
  • 6.2.2 Three Objectives of Science Diplomacy.
  • 6.2.3 The Soft Power of Science for Diplomacy
  • 6.2.4 Competitive or Cooperative Approaches of Science Diplomacy
  • 6.3 Science Diplomacy or Science Cooperation
  • 6.4 The Science Diplomacy Cluster of the European Union Horizon 2020 Program
  • 6.4.1 Using Science for Addressing Global Challenges: S4D4C Project
  • 6.4.2 Madrid Declaration on Science Diplomacy
  • 6.5 National Approaches to Science Diplomacy: One Size Does Not Fit All
  • 6.6 Moving from Science Diplomacy to Innovation Diplomacy
  • 6.7 Revisiting the Definition and Use of Science Diplomacy
  • 6.7.1 Balancing Theoretical and Practice Approaches to Defining Science Diplomacy
  • 6.7.2 The Idealism and Rhetoric of Science Diplomacy
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Higher Education Scholars' Perspectives on the Role of IHERI in International Relations
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Cultural Diplomacy
  • 7.2.1 Education Hubs and Cultural Diplomacy
  • 7.2.2 Educational Exchanges
  • 7.2.3 Are Universities Politically Neutral?
  • 7.3 Education Diplomacy
  • 7.4 Public Diplomacy
  • 7.4.1 Good Deeds Versus Self-Interests
  • 7.4.2 University Sovereignty and Bilateral/Multilateral Agreements
  • 7.5 Soft Power
  • 7.5.1 Confucius Institutes from China
  • 7.5.2 The Soft Power of USA's and Japan's Higher Education
  • 7.5.3 The Soft Power of University Rankings and League Tables
  • 7.5.4 Scholarships
  • 7.6 Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 7.7 Overview of Trends Identified in the Higher Education Literature Review
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Knowledge Diplomacy: A Definition and Conceptual Framework
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 How Diplomacy vs Higher Education Scholars Frame the Role of IHERI in IR
  • 8.2.1 Role of State and Non-state Actors
  • 8.2.2 IHERI Strategies
  • 8.2.3 Contradictory Views on Using IHERI as Soft Power
  • 8.2.4 Science Diplomacy and Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 8.3 Defining and Describing Knowledge Diplomacy.
  • 8.4 Towards a Conceptual Framework for Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 8.4.1 Intentions, Purpose and Rationales
  • 8.4.2 Actors and Partners
  • 8.4.3 Principles and Values
  • 8.4.4 Modes and Approaches
  • 8.4.5 Activities and Instruments
  • 8.5 Knowledge Diplomacy as a Two-Way Process
  • 8.6 A Complementary Conceptual Framework for Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 8.7 Knowledge Diplomacy Is Neither Neutral Nor Normative
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Differentiating Knowledge Diplomacy from Soft Power and Cultural, Science, Education and Public Forms of Diplomacy
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Knowledge Diplomacy and Soft Power
  • 9.2.1 Comparison of the Role of IHERI in a Soft Power Framework and a Knowledge Diplomacy Framework
  • 9.3 Use of Soft Power Indicators
  • 9.3.1 Soft Power 30 Report Indicators (Portland Communications)
  • 9.3.2 Global Soft Power Index (Brand Finance)
  • 9.4 Knowledge Diplomacy Is Broader Than Cultural Diplomacy
  • 9.5 Knowledge Diplomacy Is Inclusive of Science Diplomacy but Is More Comprehensive
  • 9.6 Public Diplomacy vs Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 9.7 Education Diplomacy
  • 9.8 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Examples of IHERI Initiatives Using a Knowledge Diplomacy Approach
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Sustainable Development Solutions Network
  • 10.3 Pan African University: A Regional University
  • 10.4 The German-Jordanian University: An International Joint University
  • 10.5 RENKEI: The Japan-UK Research and Education Network for Knowledge Economy Initiatives
  • 10.6 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Key Findings and Issues for Further Research on Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Insights and Findings
  • 11.2.1 How Is IHERI Changing and Contributing to IR
  • 11.2.2 Can IHERI's Role in IR Be Framed as Cultural, Science, Public Diplomacy and Soft Power.
  • 11.2.3 Can the Term Knowledge Diplomacy Illuminate and Frame the Role of IHERI in IR
  • 11.3 Significance of Insights and Research
  • 11.4 Further Research Issues and Topics
  • 11.4.1 Motivations Driving IHERI as a Source of Soft Power
  • 11.4.2 Policies to Support Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 11.4.3 Rationales Driving Knowledge Diplomacy
  • 11.4.4 Understanding Knowledge Diplomacy Strategies
  • 11.4.5 Knowledge Diplomacy in International Development Cooperation
  • 11.4.6 IHERI as a Private or Public Good
  • 11.4.7 Knowledge Diplomacy and Regionalization
  • 11.5 Looking to the Future
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index.

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