In his latest occasional paper, Dan Murphy explores whether partnering with these universities is advisable given the national security implications. Murphy argues that while caution is warranted, American universities should not shy away from all potential collaborations with the Seven Sons.
The seven Chinese universities, collectively referred to as the Seven Sons of National Defence, hold a unique position among academic institutions. Although they are not military academies, they are also distinct from typical civilian universities. Their close affiliation with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has raised concerns about potential security risks associated with collaborating with these schools.
In his latest occasional paper titled The Seven Sons of National Defense, Dan Murphy, Executive Director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, explores whether partnering with these universities is advisable given the national security implications. Murphy argues that while caution is warranted, American universities should not shy away from all potential collaborations with the Seven Sons.
“American universities benefit enormously from international collaboration, and navigating these relationships thoughtfully is crucial to balancing academic integrity with national security and ethical concerns,” writes Murphy.
A Conversation with Tony Saich: Mao, Xi, and the Politics of Party History
Tony Saich, director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, recently sat down for a discussion with the Ash Center on his two upcoming articles comparing the leadership of Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping: “Is Xi Jinping the Mao Zedong of the New Era” (in Notebooks: The Journal for Studies on Power) and “The Chairman of Everything: Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping” (in an edited volume by Benjamin Hillman, Australian National University Press, 2027).
Q & A with Ning Leng, Author of “Politicizing Business: How Firms Are Made to Serve the Party-State in China”
Ning Leng, Assistant Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, and former postdoc at the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, answers questions on her newly released book Politicizing Business: How Firms Are Made to Serve the Party-State in China, exploring politics, economy and authoritarian institutions in China.
In a new study for the Middle Powers Project, C. Raja Mohan assesses how India’s national ascent towards global influence faces developmental constraints, maintaining that the country must balance ties with China and the United States to harness its economic potential and situate itself as a leader in the Global South. The Middle Powers Project is in collaboration with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
