New insights, discoveries and theories enable new ways of thinking and open up new perspectives both scientifically and societally. To support continuous societal development, extensive research is needed that provides a broad and reliable knowledge base.
Research can help us understand complex phenomena and predict future trends at a time when disinformation and the polarisation of views challenge thinking. Complex phenomena, such as pandemics and changes in the security environment, require research-based understanding.
Research data is cumulative: Our understanding deepens and becomes more precise with each completed research project. When new information is produced, it is often not possible to know all of its future uses and effects.
