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Why we need an R&D dialogue on dual-use technologies

Given the growing importance of dual-use technologies for security and defense, there is a need for dialogue between civilian and military research. This could – similar to the strategic industrial dialogue – serve as a model for coordination between ministries.

By Marc Bovenschulte

Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt

Regionally anchored, nationally networked: China competence centers as the key to secure scientific cooperation

The debate on “knowledge security” is changing international cooperation between universities. Regional competence centers are needed in dealing with China. Their long-term promotion is crucial for the future of Germany as a center of science, write five authors from HU Berlin and the universities of Kiel, Jena and Marburg who are active in scientific exchange with China.

By Redaktion Table