The United States has historically embraced an open and integrated global knowledge system that balances top-down and bottom-up support for science and research. This system relies on investments from a diverse combination of stakeholders across the research enterprise; federal policies that encourage cross-sector collaboration and coordination; and partnerships with other countries that share and prioritize aligned research principles. These values are in contrast to China’s approach to supporting the expansion of its science and technology capabilities through massive state support for technology development, forced technology transfer practices, and broad government subsidies. Recent rapid technological advancements by China have many policymakers worried about the United States’ ability to maintain an economic and technological lead. To balance the pursuit of U.S. research values and ideals while protecting against economic and national security risks, the country must support longstanding and new partnerships with other countries that share our research values. Who are these strategic partners?

During this meeting, attendees discussed how the intersection of science, diplomacy, and foreign policy can be better supported throughout the research enterprise.

Speakers:
Cathy Novelli, Senior Advisor to Shearwater Global and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University
James Schoff, Senior Fellow with the Carnegie Asia Program
Melissa Flagg, Senior Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University

This meeting is for members of the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable and invited guests.