Amid shifting geopolitical tensions, the notion of “research security” has become an increasingly prominent concern in science policy. This paper analyzes how research security is framed and operationalized in Germany and the United States using discourse analysis and securitization theory. The findings show that growing attention to research security does not necessarily imply securitization. Instead, the distinction between ordinary and extraordinary measures—and the role of the target audience—proves crucial in understanding divergent national approaches. The analysis also points to potential cross-national implications, as tightening research security standards in major national science and higher education systems may influence patterns of international collaboration and policy diffusion.
“Research Security” in Germany and the United States: Shifting Governance of Scientific Collaboration Under Geopolitical Pressure “Research Security” in Germany and the United States
Nicolas V. Rüffin, Dr. Katharina C. Cramer, Prof. Dr. Maximilian Mayer and Philip J. Nock
The authors investigate the concept of "research security" in the context of rising geopolitical tensions, comparing how it is implemented in Germany and the US. The study focuses on how research security is framed and put into practice within science policy, showing that greater attention to the topic does not necessarily lead to securitization.
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