The Nuclear Risk Paradox

... order to mitigate nuclear risks. Many in Russia are also in favour of renewing the practice of scientific diplomacy. Scientific diplomacy is an element of soft power, which becomes particularly important during times of crisis in bilateral relations. Scientific diplomacy was widely used in U.S.–Russia relations during the Cold War years. This type of cooperation is possible and crucial in the current crisis too. Relations between scientists are among the few remaining links in international relations. Scientists have traditionally enjoyed quite ...