As never before in their long history, universities have become

As never before in their long history, universities have become instruments of national competition as well as instruments of peace. They are the place of the scientific discoveries that move economies forward, and the primary means of educating the talent required to obtain and maintain competitive advantages.
【正确答案】：大学如今已成为提高国家竞争力与维护和平的工具这在大学的历史上是前所未有的。