Academic Freedom at a Crossroads

Academic freedom is fading worldwide, pressured by both autocracies and democracies. Geopolitics and new ideologies tighten the vise. The emergence of “flying universities” signals an urgent need for coordinated policy and cross-regional, cross-disciplinary research.

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International Higher Education
Published
2025-06-16
DOI
https://doi.org/10.6017/895b9e0d.31d9a93b
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1
Primary Topic
Academic Freedom and Politics
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Academic Freedom at a Crossroads

Daniela Crăciun
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International Higher Education
Academic Freedom and Politics
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Academic Freedom at a Crossroads

Daniela Crăciun
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Abstract

Academic freedom is fading worldwide, pressured by both autocracies and democracies. Geopolitics and new ideologies tighten the vise. The emergence of “flying universities” signals an urgent need for coordinated policy and cross-regional, cross-disciplinary research.

International Higher Education
University of Twente (NL)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Academic Freedom and Politics
8.52
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