Pentagon threatens to cut federal funding to 30 universities over foreign academic partnerships
Summary
The Pentagon has ordered 30 US universities to review and end foreign academic partnerships it sees as national security risks, mostly involving Chinese institutions. These universities, including Harvard and MIT, must complete their reviews by August 31 or face losing federal funding.Key Facts
- The Pentagon’s directive targets 30 universities with potential security risks from foreign partnerships.
- Harvard, MIT, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Cornell, and several University of California campuses are on the list.
- The reviews must identify and end partnerships that could compromise national security by August 31.
- The Pentagon aims to protect US research from unauthorized technology transfer and intellectual property theft.
- The Pentagon previously published a list of 130 foreign institutions (mainly Chinese) linked to risks involving US-funded research.
- The directive is part of a broader effort started under President Trump to address national security concerns about foreign influence in US universities.
- Harvard has faced additional federal investigations related to donor scholarships and protection of certain student groups.
- China rejects the US view that academic cooperation presents a security threat and calls for open scientific exchanges.
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