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PENTAGON Directs Universities to Sever Ties with Chinese Entities

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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The PENTAGON directed 30 universities to terminate research connections with foreign entities of concern. These institutions were previously notified by the Department of Defense to review academic and financial collaborations with flagged foreign organizations. Joseph Jewell, assistant secretary of defense for science and technology, stated that the Department must ensure research investments are protected from foreign exploitation.

From ksl.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

This directive reflects the ongoing strategic competition between the PENTAGON and China. By mandating the termination of partnerships, the action directly impacts the flow of research funding and collaboration between U.S. institutions and foreign entities.

From ksl.com

Who's involved

  • PENTAGONDirected 30 universities to cut research connections with foreign entities of concern.
  • Joseph JewellAssistant secretary of defense for science and technology, who issued warnings regarding research protection.
  • ChinaThe source of the 'foreign entities of concern' that universities must sever ties with.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Harvard UniversitySpeculative

    Harvard University could risk losing federal funding if it does not comply with the DOD directive mandating the termination of foreign research ties.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

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