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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.

Emerging Challenges 2026-03-13

Unmasking Russia's propaganda playbook

A powerful new three-pillar framework now makes it possible to trace, expose, and defeat Russia's expanding disinformation operations.

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 2026-03-13

Brazil's Lula urges Ramaphosa to boost defense co-operation

Lula warned South Africa that both nations were at risk of foreign intervention if they remain militarily dependent on outside powers amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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 2026-03-12

Iran's nuclear ambitions pose growing threat to Europe

Europe is watching a war unfold that isn't just about Iran's centrifuges: it is about whether the EU can avoid a future defined by nuclear blackmail, energy shocks, terrorism, and a migration surges.

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 2026-03-09

The robot handshake that hides the hardship

Sleek humanoid robots promise progress, but rapid AI automation could erase jobs, widen inequality and abandon vulnerable workers without safety nets.

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 2026-02-24

Pakistan's digital divide: challenges and opportunities in connectivity

In Pakistan's race for digital connectivity, mobile adoption soars while fixed broadband falters, widening rural and economic gaps.

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 2026-02-23

Corruption opens doors for China's agenda in Palau

Allegations of corruption and foreign interference are surfacing in strategically critical nations like Palau as China attempts to step up its influence campaigns.

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 2026-02-05

Russia's self-inflicted decline brings burdens for citizens

Russia's prolonged war in Ukraine, driven by Putin's decisions, is accelerating its internal decay, forcing ordinary Russians to bear the brunt of economic hardship and social strain.

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 2026-01-29

China's maritime militia prepares secretive fishing float fleet

Recent operations in the East China Sea have revealed the scale and sophistication of China's maritime militia, a state-directed force of fishing vessels trained to support military objectives.

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 2026-01-27

Cyber theft funds Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions

Proceeds from cyber theft, centered around the state-sponsored Lazarus Group, are believed to now fund a significant portion of North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.

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 2026-01-27

The Nile's new fault line

Ethiopia's mega-dam is powering a national dream upstream, while downstream neighbors brace for a future where every drought becomes a geopolitical test.