The factor of science and technology in the theories of international relations

Abstract

The article examines the factor of science and technology in the theories of international relations from classical paradigms, political realism, and liberalism/neoliberalism to modern concepts of social constructivism and science, technology, and society STS at the interface with international relations. On the one hand, researchers recognize the importance of this factor, especially against the background of increasing globalization, in the modern era of rapid development of information and communication technologies and universal digitalization. On the other hand, there is a gap in the academic literature in the theoretical understanding of the mutual influence of science, technology, and international relations. The relevance of the topic is due to conceptualizing theoretical approaches in the context of the problem of Kazakhstan's integration into the global scientific space. As a result of the analysis, one of the most acceptable concepts reflecting modern trends in the interdependence and interdependence of science, technological innovations in society, and international relations, in the opinion of the authors, is an interdisciplinary field - science and technology in society. Based on the prospects for further integration of Kazakhstan into the international academic community, at the initial stage, such an approach involves the establishment and expansion of interdisciplinary ties both in scientific research and in the development and implementation of state projects and programs in the field of science and technology in the Republic of Kazakhstan