At a recent Harvard commencement, President Alan Garber's welcome emphasized international inclusivity, receiving applause amidst the tense political climate during Trump's presidency. This moment highlights a broader struggle for the autonomy of higher education institutions. A visiting scholar reflects on their research regarding how anti-democratic movements exploit legitimate causes like antisemitism, disguising attacks on academic freedom. The Trump administration's actions against Harvard illustrate this manipulation, threatening substantial federal funding and the enrollment of international students to coerce compliance with its political agenda.
At Harvard during Trump's second presidency, every gesture defending internationality has become an act of resistance. This underscores the heightened sensitivities towards international inclusivity in academia.
Under the guise of combating antisemitism, Trump’s administration has attacked Harvard by threatening autonomy and funding, revealing how political agendas manipulate genuine causes.
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