Universities in Iran are drawing scrutiny for their work in nuclear research, satellites and drone technology, all of which can have military applications
Canadian universities are being urged by a U.S. lobby group to reconsider their research ties to Iran, but some of them say doing so would hinder their independence and academic freedom.
published their results mainly between 2020 and 2022. The projects are not directly related to nuclear or military research, and don’t appear to violate sanctions, UANI said. Nevertheless, the group is trying to persuade universities to rethink these ties. A government official said Canada is developing a list of foreign universities considered higher risk, and intends to use this list to provide further guidance on evaluating national security concerns in research partnerships. The Globe and Mail is not naming the official because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Most of the Canadian universities said in letters responding to UANI that they have no formal relationships or exchange programs with the Iranian schools. Some also emphasized that academic freedom is a core principle for them. “Academic freedom should only be limited by the boundaries of the law. This is a crucial principle that allows for the pursuit of knowledge and the free exchange of ideas,” he wrote.
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