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Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Manila Times · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
Across the world, universities are increasingly viewed through the lens of national security. Educational exchanges, language programs and research cooperation are often interpreted not as academic activities but as extensions of state rivalry. Every country, including the Philippines, has legitimate security concerns. Yet national security should not become the default explanation for every form of international academic engagement. When political assumptions replace careful analysis, the result is not greater security but diminished understanding. Recent commentaries by SeaLight regarding Ji
Key points
- Across the world, universities are increasingly viewed through the lens of national security.
- Educational exchanges, language programs and research cooperation are often interpreted not as academic activities but as extensions of state rivalry.
- Every country, including the Philippines, has legitimate security concerns.
- Yet national security should not become the default explanation for every form of international academic engagement.
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