Science and Technology focuses on the international implications of modern science, scientific discoveries, technology development. Science and Technology seeks, not to publish new scientific findings, but to interpret the ramifications of current science for policymakers and leaders in international relations. Issues range from science policy and health trends to communications technology and the environment. The Journal recognizes that technology and science are integral to world affairs, and this section exists to augment the general understanding of these fields in the international arena.

Nano-Diplomacy

By Peter Singer, Abdallah Daar, Fabio Salamanca-Buentello, and Erin Court

Innovations in science and technology have a critical impact in fields related to sustainable development, such as health monitoring, energy management, agricultural productivity,
pollution control, food processing, and sanitation upgrades. Calestous Juma, chairperson of the UN Millennium Project Task Force on Science, Technology and Innovation emphasized that “it is inconceivable that the UN Millennium Development Goals can be achieved as planned by 2015, or even that significant gains can be made in meeting health and environmental concerns, without a focused policy for science, technology, and innovation.” more...