In recent years, European member states have begun to view China as a multifaceted actor. Italy is no exception. Current debates on economic security have prompted Rome to adjust its policy instruments to protect its strategic assets. Italy was one of the first European countries to sign an academic cooperation agreement with China. The number of agreements steadily increased over time and… Continue reading Italy: Transparency gap and collaborations under scrutiny
Slovenia’s higher education and research system comprises public and private institutions. Slovenia has four public universities: the University of Ljubljana, the University of Maribor, the University of Primorska, and the University of Nova Gorica. Additionally, Slovenia has several public research institutes, the most notable being the Jožef Stefan Institute and the National Institute of Chemistry,… Continue reading Slovenia: Leaning towards a gradual and selective academic cooperation with China
Between 2010 and 2020, Greece experienced a deep fiscal crisis that placed considerable strain on its economic and political relationship with the EU. In contrast, during the same period, relations between Athens and Beijing grew significantly closer, with partnerships emerging across multiple sectors and expanding in scope and depth. A hallmark of this burgeoning relationship… Continue reading Greece: The overlooked risks of academic cooperation with China
France’s academic ecosystem is distinctive, comprising universities (such as Sorbonne Université), prestigious public institutions (École Polytechnique) or semi-private “grandes écoles” (Sciences Po), and private higher education institutions, including business schools like HEC. Most academic bodies within the public sector are funded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, although there are exceptions. École Polytechnique,… Continue reading France: An uneven awakening to the risks posed by China in academic cooperation
The imperative to strengthen research security within higher education institutions in Central Europe is underscored by the evolving landscape of international collaborations, particularly with entities from authoritarian countries (e.g., China and Russia). On March 12, 2024, CEIAS organized a workshop titled Improving research security capacity of higher education institutions in Central Europe on the sidelines… Continue reading Improving research security capacity of higher education institutions in Central Europe (expert workshop summary)
