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In today’s interconnected research landscape, security is no longer a niche concern. It’s a strategic imperative. Yet across Europe, national responses to research security remain fragmented and inconsistent. While some nations have regulatory frameworks, others rely on softer, less centralised measures and some are yet to implement frameworks at all. This lack of harmonisation is more than a policy gap; it’s a growing risk to the integrity and competitiveness of internationa

Nationality is often central to research due diligence, with universities and institutions screening international collaborators or staff based on citizenship... However, notable espionage incidents—including recent cases in Norway—expose the shortcomings of over-reliance on nationality as a risk filter. Here’s why nationality-led due diligence is too blunt a tool for a complex, global research and innovation ecosystem.