I think state relations is only a dimension to the problem.
There are actual power players who invest and steer the development. They have their international relations. State administrations may be imposing certain pressures, motivating players to aggregate by national identity. In a way, state administrations become players themselves.
So, one should think in the terms of entire ecosystem, from state representatives to individual researchers. US vs China mentality only empowers a state-connected subset of players at the expense of the rest of them.
I think state relations is only a dimension to the problem.
There are actual power players who invest and steer the development. They have their international relations. State administrations may be imposing certain pressures, motivating players to aggregate by national identity. In a way, state administrations become players themselves.
So, one should think in the terms of entire ecosystem, from state representatives to individual researchers. US vs China mentality only empowers a state-connected subset of players at the expense of the rest of them.