GoKawiilScholars at Risk reports 382 state attacks on academic freedom in 2025-26
The Scholars at Risk network's Free to Think 2026 report documents 382 attacks on scholars, students and institutions by state authorities across 59 countries and territories between July 2025 and June 2026, down from 395 incidents but spread across more regions than the prior year's 49. Attacks include violent assaults, wrongful prosecution, dismissals, expulsions and travel or research restrictions, with the report also noting a notable improvement in academic freedom in Bangladesh and continued interference in the United States.