CERN—Politicizing Science
CERN’s decision to end cooperation with Russian scientists has come into effect on November 30, 2024. This follows a resolution passed by CERN’s Council in December 2023, which terminated the International Cooperation Agreement with Russia and all related protocols. The decision was influenced by geopolitical tensions stemming from the conflict in Ukraine, with CERN having suspended its collaboration with Russia since March 2022. As a result, around 500 scientists affiliated with Russian institutes will be affected, marking a significant loss for both CERN and the global scientific community. CERN’s decision marks a troubling shift in the landscape of international scientific collaboration. Historically, Russian researchers have played a vital role in […]