Quick Take

Trump targets Harvard: What's at stake for US education & international students?

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In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down Donald Trump’s escalating battle with Harvard and his threat to cut federal funding and suspend international student visas.

Ian explores how Trump's move plays politically, its legal status, and the broader impact on America’s global standing and scientific research. Is this culture war just symbolic, or will it damage the US's long-term influence?

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