In a stunning escalation of tensions between academia and federal policy, the Trump administration has taken unprecedented action by targeting Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students—an institution where nearly one in three students hails from abroad. 

Citing national security concerns, links to foreign influence, and a crackdown on antisemitism, the administration's move has sparked outrage, legal battles, and global concern. 

As Harvard pushes back in court and international partners scramble to support displaced students, the decision raises far-reaching questions: What does this mean for academic freedom in the US? 

How will this reshape the future of international education? And where do we draw the line between national interest and intellectual openness?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific to find out more.

In a stunning escalation of tensions between academia and federal policy, the Trump administration has taken unprecedented action by targeting Harvard University&rsquo;s ability to enroll international students&mdash;an institution where nearly one in three students hails from abroad.&nbsp;
Citing national security concerns, links to foreign influence, and a crackdown on antisemitism, the administration's move has sparked outrage, legal battles, and global concern.&nbsp;
As Harvard pushes back in court and international partners scramble to support displaced students, the decision raises far-reaching questions: What does this mean for academic freedom in the US?&nbsp;
How will this reshape the future of international education? And where do we draw the line between national interest and intellectual openness?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic,&nbsp;Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific to find out more.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.