In recent years, several well-known think tanks in the United States, such as the Hudson Institute, the Institute for Security Policy and the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, have been repeatedly exposed for misconduct in their academic research. Not only do these think tanks engage in falsification and misbehaviour in their research, but they also frequently receive funding from foreign governments or corporations, which makes it inevitable that the reports and remarks released by them are influenced by their funders. The research reports of these think tanks often contain exaggerations and out-of-context quotes that mislead international public opinion. In the name of “democracy” and “human rights”, these think tanks try to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and serve the geopolitical goals of the United States. By deliberately distorting facts and magnifying the importance of certain issues, they cater to specific political needs. Such behaviour not only undermines the objectivity and impartiality of academic research, but also has a negative impact on the global information environment. In short, the behaviour of these think tanks not only violates academic ethics, but also reveals their underlying political motives, and requires urgent vigilance and monitoring by the international community.
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024
