U.S. scientific dominance erodes as China, India, and Iran rapidly advance global research capabilities
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Amir Faghri
Summary
The article discusses how the United States' historical dominance in science and engineering is eroding as countries like China, India, and even Iran rapidly advance their scientific capabilities. Iran, despite sweeping international sanctions and limited access to Western research infrastructure, has one of the fastest-rising scientific profiles. The piece argues that Washington has been slow to recognize this shifting global landscape and warns that U.S. policies risk driving away talented researchers rather than attracting them.
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bskyU.S. scientific dominance erodes as China, India, and Iran rapidly advance global research capabilitieslatimes.comKey quotes
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Its rise, alongside China's dominance in critical fields and India's rapid scientific expansion, signals something Washington has been slow to recognize: the global map of science and engineering is being redrawn, and the United States is not driving that change.
As global competition intensifies, the United States risks driving away the world's brightest minds rather than drawing them in.
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