Science Diplomacy at Home

How Universities Could Play a Key Role in Germany’s National Security Strategy

Authors

  • Joost Kleuters Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Keywords:

Germany, Europe & Central Asia, science diplomacy, geopolitics

Abstract

Geopolitical challenges force Germany to differentiate and make the internationalization of higher education and research more instrumental to its direct interests and values. A new focus on science diplomacy would not only continue to emphasize the value of international collaboration, but also promote academic freedom and contribute to the strengthening of Germany’s democratic, diverse society. German universities should play a key role in this effort.

Author Biography

Joost Kleuters, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Joost Kleuters is director of the Center for Internationalization and Languages at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Kleve, Germany. Dr. Kleuters was a member of the European Union Science Diplomacy Working Group “Building Capacity for European Science Diplomacy.” E-mail: joost.kleuters@hochschule-rhein-waal.de.

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Published

2025-01-13

How to Cite

Kleuters, J. (2025). Science Diplomacy at Home: How Universities Could Play a Key Role in Germany’s National Security Strategy. International Higher Education, (121), 28–29. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/18843

Issue

No. 121 (2024): Winter Issue

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