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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.

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.

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.

Global Issues 2026-03-30

Poland reels from row over EU loans to fend off Russia

Poland's broad defence consensus has fractured into a bitter power struggle, as President Karol Nawrocki challenges the government’s bid to secure billions in EU military loans. With war on its doorstep, the clash is exposing deeper tensions over sovereignty, debt and who gets credit for strengthening the country’s defenses.

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 2026-03-25

Myanmar junta touts surrender of over 500 rebel fighters

A reported mass surrender in Myanmar raises questions, as opposition forces dispute the scale and authenticity of the event.

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 2026-03-17

EU chief, French president say Mideast war exposes Europe's energy vulnerability

Europe’s leaders are pushing nuclear power back to the center of the energy debate, arguing the Middle East war has exposed the dangers of relying on imported fossil fuels.

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 2026-03-10

Russia-Iran drone axis fuels global instability

Russian factories are churning out thousands of Iranian drones every month, turning Gulf skies into new battlegrounds and exposing an axis that threatens stability from the Baltics to the Black Sea.

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 2026-03-06

Pyongyang’s 'Saeppyol Street' hints at cost of fighting for Russia

The new housing district in Pyongyang for the families of 'martyrs' killed in overseas operations is a clear acknowledgment of the casualties North Korea is suffering in Russia’s war against 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 2026-02-28

Russian intelligence operatives target 'ally' Serbia

GRU operatives are quietly infiltrating Belgrade's independent civil society, monitoring communications and gathering intelligence on policy experts engaging with Western partners.