| Role | Scientific research • Education • Cultural preservation • Dissent • Artistic collectives • Grassroots movements • Underground information networks |
| Type | Organizational structure |
| Support | Funded and supported by states and international cooperation |
| Regulation | Regulated by states or governments |
| Main activities | Conducting scientific research • Providing education programs • Preserving culture and heritage • Promoting artistic expression • Organizing grassroots movements • Facilitating underground information networks |
