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Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is a Bellwether Case for Internet Freedom
When Twitter removed his post, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria banned the site. Other leaders may follow suit.

A Deeper Dive: Facebook’s Response to Oversight Board on Trump May Be Less Than It Appears
A deeper dive shows the company is not ready to engage with the board's most far-reaching recommendations,

Oxford Statement on International Law Protections in Cyberspace: The Regulation of Information Operations and Activities
The Internet has allowed the dissemination of content across the globe in a matter of seconds. Recommendation algorithms, found in social media platforms and search engines, have…

On Christchurch Call Anniversary, a Step Closer to Eradicating Terrorism Online?
Governments, including now the US, and companies take stock on the second anniversary of the New Zealand mosque shootings.

The New Cyber Executive Order is a Good Start, But Needs a Supercharge from Congress
Implementation can strengthen the data contractors have to provide. And Congress should pass legislation to apply these measures across the economy.

Facebook Oversight Board’s Decision on Trump Sets Up New Tests
The board made critical recommendations: that Facebook reckon with its own role in amplifying content and overhaul its approach to high-reach accounts.

The Facebook Oversight Board’s Trump Ban Decision Is About More Than Trump
The Oversight Board must grapple with algorithmic decision-making and whether politicians' speech ought to be governed by special rules, with implications for political speech…

China’s Dystopian “New IP” Plan Shows Need for Renewed US Commitment to Internet Governance
The US must rally partners to rein in the abuse of multilateral institutions for Huawei’s plans on 6G and beyond, which make concerns over 5G look minor.

The Noxious Nexus of Money and Politics Takes Another Turn in Central and Southeastern Europe
A Forbes-listed billionaire’s China-fueled deals illustrate the potential security threats of media and telecom capture by authoritarians.

Intelligence Reimagined: Don’t Forget the Human Dimension in the Pursuit of Technological Solutions
The lopsided emphasis on technology in recent assessments risks an under-appreciation of the human dimension of intelligence gathering.

China’s Military Tech Ambitions – What’s the U.S.- EU Gameplan?
The US and EU have taken divergent approaches to Chinese tech advances - including military and dual-use tech. To maintain their alliance, they must synchronize their approach.…

Telegram: A Growing Social Media Refuge, for Good and Ill
It is used in some quarters as a tool of constructive political resistance, and in others abused to spread disinformation and illicit content.