The politicization of academic collaborations threatens to harm international science
Marc W. Cadotte · 2026
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Marc W. Cadotte argues in a 2026 opinion piece that politics is closing doors that science spent decades opening. Boycotts and broken partnerships, triggered by wars and diplomatic fights, are pushing research back behind national borders. He accepts that the wish to show solidarity is understandable, yet calls the long-term cost too high.
Cadotte traces limits on scholarly exchange from ancient travel bans to Cold War restrictions that still shape the field. He points to joint work such as the International Space Station as proof that rivals can cooperate on shared problems. The piece warns that cutting ties slows the flow of people, data, and ideas that global crises demand. His plea is for universities and governments to resist reflexive bans and keep collaboration open.
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| CREATOR | Marc W. Cadotte |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 13 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |