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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 2025-09-30

Huawei's reliability crisis: Reports of equipment failures push industry to Western alternatives

Reports from tech companies highlight a pattern of unreliability of Huawei equipment that extends beyond minor technical glitches to potentially dangerous failures.

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 2025-09-26

Responsible nations must reject nuclear escalation

A defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is being framed as a deterrent, but the inclusion of nuclear capabilities in such agreements sets a troubling precedent.

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 2025-09-25

From data to defense: The global impact of Continental Internet Exchanges

CIEs are more than just technical achievements, they are catalysts for social and economic transformation and national security.

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 2025-09-23

Why global politics is far from static

The narrative of a drifting West clinging to outdated institutions ignores the adaptability and resilience of democratic systems.

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 2025-09-22

The world can't accept North Korea's nuclear normalization

Chinese President Xi Jinping's warm reception of North Korea's leader in Beijing, coupled with the omission of denuclearization from their summit's official statements, suggests a quiet but significant shift in China's approach.

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 2025-09-19

Human rights in North Korea deteriorated in last decade, UN finds

A report points to an increase in the use of the death penalty and major steps backward in freedom of expression as well as access to information.

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 2025-09-18

China's digital censorship is spreading, report finds

The spread of Geedge Networks' systems is a reminder of the global reach of China's digital authoritarianism.

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 2025-09-17

Chinese firms pay price of jihadist strikes against Mali junta

After turning its back on former colonial ruler France and the West more broadly, the junta has sought closer ties with China, as well as Russia and Turkey.

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 2025-09-09

UN committee alarmed by 'experiments on disabled' in North Korea

The panel voiced concern about reports of women with disabilities being subjected to forced sterilization and forced abortion.

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 2025-09-05

G20 summit comes to Africa, a historic first

This year's summit in Johannesburg offers a unique opportunity for countries to unite in the face of shared challenges.