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The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Global Issues 2026-04-17

Putin accelerates Russia's digital isolation

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Global Issues 2026-04-16

Ukraine war accelerates Russian timber exports with devastating consequences

As the Kremlin searches for revenue to sustain its war in Ukraine, Russia's forests are becoming part of the war economy, creating deep environmental damage with global consequences.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Strategic Affairs 2026-04-15

NATO's Strategic Resolve ensures global stability

As China, Russia, North Korea and Iran deepen their partnerships and military capabilities, NATO's collective strength and modernized forces remain the cornerstone of global stability.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-04-14

German-Australian defense pact signals global shift

Berlin and Canberra have signed landmark agreements to boost military industry ties and space security, directly responding to the threats posed by Russia's war in Ukraine.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Global Issues 2026-04-13

Domestic brutality, external adventurism reinforce each other in Iran, Russia

Nationwide protests in Iran revealed not only Tehran's vulnerability but also how domestic repression helps sustain its partnership with Russia. The relationship is mutually reinforcing.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Strategic Affairs 2026-04-10

How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?

Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Strategic Affairs 2026-04-09

Dependence on West discredits China's self-reliance myth

Beijing preaches self-reliance and 'national rejuvenation', yet China's economy is still powered by Western markets, U.S. dollars, and foreign capital.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Emerging Challenges 2026-04-08

True cost of Putin's war hits Russian families hard

Behind battlefield headlines, Russia's war is quietly reshaping daily life at home—draining resources, straining healthcare, and deepening long-term instability.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Global Issues 2026-04-06

Middle East influencers advance regime narratives

Middle Eastern regimes are increasingly using influencers to disguise state messaging as authentic content, blurring the line between entertainment and propaganda.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Emerging Challenges 2026-04-03

Latin American regimes turn to influencers to peddle policies

From Venezuela to Nicaragua, singers and online personalities are helping repackage propaganda as entertainment--blurring the line between lifestyle content and political manipulation.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Emerging Challenges 2026-04-02

China's influencers advance party rhetoric

Beijing is quietly mobilizing celebrities and opinion leaders to weave patriotic messaging into lifestyle content, making it feel personal -- and not like propaganda.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Emerging Challenges 2026-04-01

Russia's local influencers advance Kremlin narratives

Bypassing EU bans on RT and Sputnik, Moscow now pays and grooms seemingly grassroots voices to erode support for Ukraine and deepen Western divisions.