Gabriella Paár-Jákli's study aims to advance theory and practice in network governance and transatlantic relations by examining the networks used by specialists in North America and Europe to achieve their policy goals in the area of science and technology. She assesses the role of digital networks as facilitators of regional cooperation. Utilizing various techniques of social network analysis, her research indicates an active and structurally discernible network in cyberspace among transatlantic organizations, and demonstrates the role of virtual networks as facilitators of cooperative arrangements in transatlantic relations.

Gabriella Paár-Jákli is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Kent State University.

1. Introduction. 2. Synthesizing Theories: International Communication, Cooperation, Networks and Governance. 3. All Is Well in Transatlantic Relations? 4. Why Science and Technology Policy? 5. Who are the movers and shakers in transatlantic relations? 6. Conclusion. Appendix A: Research Appendix - Methodology. Appendix B: Transatlantic Connections - KNETs. Appendix C: Transatlantic Connections by Types of Organization. Appendix D: Transatlantic Connections by Types of Organization. Appendix E: Additional Key Findings based on Network Attributes.