Countries of Concern and/or Heightened Risk

Various U.S. government agencies and regulations cite countries of concerns and/or heightened risk, which may differ from list to list, based on the goals and directives of the agency and/or regulation.  Below are key lists that pertain to SBU:

Policy on International Engagements 

Countries of Concern: 

• China
• Iran
• Russia
• North Korea 

Source: June 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued "Countering Unwanted Foreign Influence in Department-Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education" (and then as updated by DoD). 

Review the Policy on International Engagements