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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 2026-02-27

Hong Kong's crackdown extends to family members of activists

Hong Kong’s crackdown is widening: an activist's father was convicted over insurance funds, the first such case of targeting of a wanted individual's family member.

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 2026-02-26

Nigeria's growing violence: a nation under siege

Despite ongoing military operations, nearly 200 people were killed in recent attacks, revealing glaring security lapses and the inability of law enforcement to prevent such atrocities.

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 2026-02-19

Russian ghost tankers in English channel pose growing threat to Europe

Russia's shadowy fleet of sanctioned tankers are infiltrating the English Channel, exploiting legal loopholes to fund Moscow's war machine.

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 2026-02-16

North Korea's crypto-to-weapons pipeline creates tangible geopolitical risk

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons 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.

Global Issues 2026-02-13

Poland opens an Epstein probe that points at Russia

Poland's government says it will probe whether Russia's secret services exploited Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network as a pipeline for kompromat.

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 2026-02-12

Russian nuclear support lurks behind Iran-US talks in Oman

As Washington and Tehran exchange indirect messages in Muscat, Moscow's under-the-radar sharing of nuclear know-how, materials and funds raises alarms over Iran's atomic development.

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 2026-02-03

The Doomsday Clock's dire warning for humanity

The clock has moved to the closest it has ever been to the theoretical point of annihilation, as the risks of global disaster have reached unprecedented levels.

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 2026-01-30

Foreign men lured into Russia’s war with Ukraine face grim reality

Lured by promises of citizenship and high salaries, foreign fighters have found themselves on the front lines.

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 2026-01-09

Can retired nuclear reactors power Europe's AI revolution?

Retired nuclear reactors offer one potential avenue for powering AI in Europe.

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 2026-01-02

US support for Taiwan matters far beyond Indo-Pacific

The recent US military package to Taiwan sends a message to the region that credible deterrence is the foundation of peace. The message to the world is that stability is built before crises, not after them.