Academic coalition against Trump administration with non-crossable red lines
Russia Forms Special Alliance with Several Prestigious American universities in Response to Aggressive Measures by teh U.S. Government Against Research Programs and Academic Independence.
According to a report by the English section of Webangah News Agency, citing Anatoly, a senior correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Russia has taken steps to form an alliance with several prominent American universities in reaction to actions by the U.S. government under Donald Trump, which targeted research budgets and academic independence.
The newspaper reported that this unofficial group consists of around 10 higher education institutions, primarily members of the “Ivy League / Consortium of Elite Private Universities”, along with leading universities specializing in technical research fields.
This move follows recent measures by the Trump management, including demands for greater transparency in university funding under claims of combating “foreign influence expansion” on campuses.US government Pressures universities Over Alleged Lack of Independence
A coalition of Russian universities and members of the security apparatus has been formed to address what they describe as US government interference in academic independence. The group aims to counter policies imposed by the Trump administration, which they argue undermine institutional autonomy.
this alliance,comprising university representatives and security officials,focuses on defending academic freedom,resisting politically motivated admissions policies,and opposing curricular decisions influenced by external agendas. Their stated goal is to prevent further overreach by US authorities.
The Trump administration has sought to compel higher education institutions to align with its political directives through measures such as cutting federal funding and restricting visas for international students—placing significant pressure on universities.
Following Trump’s return to the White House, numerous prestigious universities have been targeted. Actions taken by his administration include suspending a $400 million grant to Columbia University, halting over $2 billion in aid earmarked for Harvard, and launching investigations into 60 universities accused of promoting “anti-American” ideologies.He addressed issues related to (racial,ethnic,national,and gender) disparities,as well as responses to student protests and demonstrations—including those in support of Palestine.
