Science diplomacy in small states: a case study of global players’ engagement in Slovakia
Journal: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Year: 2025

This paper examines the science diplomacy strategies employed in Slovakia by three major global players from America, Europe, and Asia: the United States, France, and China. Through a comparative analysis, it assesses the impact of these countries’ efforts on Slovakia’s scientific and technological development, as well as on human capital outflow, commonly referred to as ‘brain drain’. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, combining secondary sources with key informant interviews conducted