The Science Diplomat

The Science Diplomat

Governments are asking science to do more than ever

At the same moment, the public research systems that make that possible are being dismantled

Science Diplomat Staff's avatar
Science Diplomat Staff
Feb 13, 2026
∙ Paid
As governments demand more from science, funding decisions are destabilizing the research systems they increasingly rely on.

Part 1 of a two-part analysis on science, governance, and the erosion of public research systems

Subscribe to The Science Diplomat

Governments are demanding more from science than at any point in recent decades.

Research systems are expected to provide early warning …

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of John Heilprin.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 The Science Diplomat · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture