From academic elites to academic refugees, the journey to global education is getting tougher. Lately, the Trump administration has tightened visa processes for foreign students using national security as justification, leading to canceled interviews, close social media scrutiny, and aggressive visa revocations — especially for Chinese students. 😕
What was once a welcoming arena for bright minds is now being reshaped amid debates over the balance between academic freedom and security concerns. When education gets entangled with political agendas, a rational public sphere can feel transformed into an ideological fortress in need of rethinking.
This shift resonates with tech-savvy professionals and creative thinkers across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Whether you're brainstorming at a start-up in Bangalore or coding in a Jakarta café, the evolving landscape of education is set to impact your future. Let’s spark a conversation on how policies affect open access to opportunity and knowledge. 🎓
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