The Pentagon has directed thirty U.S. universities to review and potentially cut foreign academic partnerships that it considers a national security risk. This directive primarily targets ties to Chinese institutions. Among the universities affected are Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and Cornell. These institutions are required to conduct the reviews and report their findings by August 31, 2026, according to a U.S. official who shared the information with the Guardian.
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Pentagon issues directive to universities regarding foreign partnerships
The Pentagon has mandated thirty U.S. universities to assess and possibly terminate foreign academic partnerships deemed national security risks, particularly those linked to Chinese institutions. Affected universities, including Harvard and MIT, must complete their reviews by August 31, 2026.
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