Political attacks on universities are eroding academic freedom, and that threatens the global research collaborations behind major scientific breakthroughs.

There’s a positive correlation between protections for academic freedom and the quality and quantity of STEM research.

https://theconversation.com/research-breakthroughs-often-come-through-collaborations-attacks-on-academic-freedom-threaten-this-vital-work-266644
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