Abstract
The article presents an overview and analyzes the problems of science diplomacy of the countries of the Common Market of South America (MERCOSUR). Scientific diplomacy is considered as one of the potential mechanisms for achieving national and collective (in this case, regional) interests. The paper considers both strategic tools (national strategies and institutions) and tactical tools (specific programs and initiatives) employed in the region. It is concluded that science diplomacy has not yet become a routine mechanism of cooperation for MERCOSUR and plays a secondary role in its cooperation. The region is still missing opportunities to be included in global scientific networks. Among the reasons are regional disparities in R&D funding and innovation capacity, low degree of institutionalization of science diplomacy in the countries, the gap between science and diplomacy, science and politics, and the lack of a tradition of such interaction.
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