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Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Access

The Russian government is tightening its control over the internet, employing various methods such as website blocking, mobile network throttling, VPN targeting, and pushing a state-controlled messaging app, MAX, while simultaneously criminalizing searches for "extremist" content, defined broadly to...

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Trump's Trade Policies: Economic Damage and Geopolitical Instability

Anu Bradford, a Columbia University professor, discusses the damaging effects of Trump's protectionist trade policies on the global economy, highlighting the need for the EU to strengthen its own regulatory framework and technological independence.

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Russia Passes Sweeping Censorship Law, Cracking Down on Online Dissent

Russia's upper house passed a new law fining individuals for accessing or searching for content labeled "extremist," including promoting VPNs; a small protest against this was quickly suppressed by police, highlighting the growing restrictions on free speech in Russia.

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Myanmar's 85 Internet Shutdowns in 2024: A Tool for War and Suppression

A new report reveals that Myanmar experienced 85 internet shutdowns in 2024, primarily orchestrated by the military junta to suppress dissent and control information during the civil war, often coinciding with human rights abuses and airstrikes; these shutdowns, alongside a new cybersecurity law ban...

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