Research SecurityCountries of Risk Research Projects Committee S&T Risk Matrix & Research Data Security International Activities & Affiliations FAQs for International Affiliations/Foreign Engagements Travel & Export Control Countries of Risk As of August, 2021, the following countries are designated by the U.S. Government as a Country of Risk as defined by the Department of Energy (DOE): People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao) Islamic Republic of Iran Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) Russian Federation Countries of risk questions should be directed to researchsecurity@lbl.gov. Resources DOE Foreign Country of Risk Definitions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for DOE O 486.1A Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities
