International collaboration remains essential even as governments compete for talent and strategic technologies.
Modern science depends on networks of laboratories, universities, funders and specialised infrastructure. Few major research questions can be addressed by a single institution or country.
At the same time, governments increasingly treat scientific capability as a strategic asset. The result is a tension between openness and competition.
Strong partnerships require clear rules, research integrity and confidence that collaboration benefits all participants.
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