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 2025-08-27

China's illicit gold push reshapes global mining, fuels environmental destruction: report

Gold-rich nations accuse China of enabling resource theft and ignoring requests to help crack down on syndicates, an investigation by the newspaper found.

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 2025-08-26

Taiwan's peace and stability are critical for the region

While China's military buildup and Taiwan's preparations dominate headlines, the focus must shift to preventing conflict.

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 2025-08-25

China's triangular diplomacy: Expanding influence through multilateralism

China is turning to multilateral cooperation frameworks to expand its diplomatic and regional influence.

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 2025-08-22

Iranian and Russian science infrastructure: Fragile institutions crippled by deadly consequences

Crumbling institutions are making missile and nuclear programs in these countries more dangerous, not less.

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 2025-08-19

Cambodia and Thailand ceasefire: A step toward regional stability

Peace offers an opportunity to rebuild trust and focus on shared interests between the two countries.

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 2025-08-15

The lithium land grab: South America's green energy boom

Experts argue that ethical lithium extraction must include Indigenous co-management, transparent agreements and robust environmental safeguards.

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 2025-08-14

Eyes without borders: surveillance tech and the rise of authoritarianism in the Indo-Pacific

Governments throughout the region are rapidly adopting advanced technologies like facial recognition, spyware and mass metadata collection tools.

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 2025-08-04

In Finnish border town, worry mounts over Russian military build-up

Speculation is rife that Russia could be preparing for future military action against the country once its war in Ukraine is over.

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 2025-07-31

Martyrs for Moscow: why North Korea is sending more troops to Russia

North Korean soldiers are dying in Russia fighting Ukrainians though their own country is not in danger, and Kim Jong Un is turning their deaths into a strategic asset.

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 2025-07-29

‘Real War’ threat by N. Korea's Kim marks escalating provocation toward West

The remarks by Kim follow the North's deployment of troops and weapons to help Russia during its more than three-year-long offensive in Ukraine.