Despite political turmoil, global scientific collaboration continues to flourish

Abstract

Political instability and escalating trade tensions have dominated 2019. As US–China relations deteriorate and the uncertain consequences of the United Kingdom's planned departure from the European Union loom, science cannot escape the fray. In the United Kingdom, cross-border funding programmes with Europe are increasingly vulnerable, and in the United States, a government-led crackdown to root out alleged espionage is complicating joint efforts between American and Chinese researchers.