Repeated private channels and technical risk-mitigation offers were ignored while interference with core research infrastructure and constraints on my recognized operational rights escalated, creating unacceptable risk to continuity and data integrity. A public and diplomatic protest was the least escalatory lawful instrument to establish accountability, surface evidence for independent review, and invite mediated resolution without disrupting services. Calibrating the message jointly with allied institutions and adhering to existing governance frameworks balances transparency with de‑escalation and preserves space for constructive dialogue. Timing and scope were chosen to minimize operational impact while signaling firm boundaries against further encroachments.