Title:
Safeguards needed for academia as foreign influence bill passes
Author:
Yojana Sharma
Published:
University World News, 6 October 2021
From the article:
The Singapore parliament this week passed legislation to counter foreign interference that could threaten its national security and sovereignty, amid growing concerns globally about the use of digital tools and campaigns by foreigners to advance their national interests abroad. But critics said the law could impact on free speech and academic freedom and academics are calling for more safeguards for free and open inquiry and research.