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On Georgia’s `Russian Law,’ Amendments Are a Trap: The West Should Just Say No
The best way for the US and EU to support citizens opposing the repressive legislation is to refuse to accept its legitimacy in any way.

How the Georgian Government, Once a US Ally, Became an Adversary, Against the Wishes of Its Protesting Citizens
Western leaders will have to respond quickly to deter the ruling Georgian Dream party from further repression against its opposition.

Meta’s Oversight Board in a Historic Election Year: Nine Key Lessons for Industry
Meta's Oversight Board released a policy paper with recommendations for Meta and other social media companies on election content moderation.

The Kremlin’s Hand: How Russia Fuels Srebrenica Genocide Denial and Balkan Instability
The hardline backlash to a UN resolution to commemorate the 1995 atrocities highlights the need for a US and EU deterrence strategy.

Software Backdoor is a Wakeup Call for Cybersecurity
As shown by the xz backdoor, relying on luck is not a sustainable cybersecurity strategy when much of the world depends on secure software.

House Meeting on White House AI Overreach Highlights Congressional Inaction
States and the executive branch are working to fill gaps in Congressional action on AI regulation, potentially creating a patchwork.

Why We Need a National Data Protection Strategy
A national data protection strategy would better position the United States to follow through on the promise to protect personal data as a national security imperative.

How to Combat Emerging Global Social Media Manipulation in 2024
Civil society and academia can work with small and emerging social media platforms to promote democratic values and prevent disinformation.

Beating Putin’s Game of Nuclear Chicken
The Russian leader regularly threatens to use nuclear weapons to intimidate the US. An effective counter would exploit his fears.

A Troubling Omen for Ukraine in the EU’s Balkan Membership Struggles
Russia's 2022 invasion eased enlargement fatigue a bit, but the long-delayed Western Balkans process is instructive. The EU must do better.

The ABA Urges Action Against Abusive Commercial Spyware, and Policymakers Should Listen
The leading association of American lawyers added its voice to the chorus of concern surrounding the proliferation of commercial spyware.

Multiple Threats Converge to Heighten Disinformation Risks to This Year’s US Elections
Both the private sector and government will have to work more seriously to help safeguard American democracy from falsehoods.