Toward Decline
Unis’ global deals face national security axe, ex ANU chief says - AFR
Why it matters
University research partnerships—especially in STEM, critical materials, and dual-use technologies—are a pillar of Australia's industrial base and technological sovereignty. Broad restrictions on foreign collaboration risk degrading research capacity and talent retention, weakening Australia's competitive edge in advanced manufacturing and critical-technology domains precisely when decoupling from China demands stronger domestic technical depth.
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