Some of you may have heard about the increased concerns the federal government has about collaboration with international students and scholars (especially when it comes to China). Companies such as Huawei and ZTE have been charged with violating U.S. Sanctions and stealing trade secrets, which has lead to lawmakers criticizing universities for accepting research funding from such organizations.
This article provide an overview of how decisions made by The White House, Congress, Law Enforcement and Federal Granting Agencies impacts the research community.