Media

Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov’s award will make leaders like Duterte and Putin think twice before attacking reporters—but only if democratic governments bolster the free press.

Meanwhile, Nigeria teeters on the path to failed statehood.

Why the tech giant is on the wrong side of history yet again.

Many are fleeing or in hiding. Women, some locked out of their outlets, are in particular danger.

A vibrant society is under threat from the authoritarian government.

Since Washington launched the Wuhan lab leak investigation, Beijing has been pushing bizarre narratives.

As the Federal Trade Commission chair, the best thing she can do to regulate tech is nothing.

A massive third wave is spreading unchecked, anti-vaxxers are rampant, and the Kremlin’s vaccine diplomacy has failed.

This wargame explains how Russia really stopped Hitler.

Janez Jansa is increasingly seen as one of the continent’s most illiberal leaders.

The government is declassifying some archives, but it will retain control of public understanding.

The rush to find a conspiracy around the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins is driven by narrative, not evidence.

As Beijing limits women’s choices, ta shidai television shows soothe without offering real change.

The social media company faces tough questions in talks with the government to restore access to 40 million users.

A hasty and extralegal restriction has been imposed by an increasingly tyrannical president.

Big Tech companies see an opportunity for growth on the continent, but they risk becoming accessories to authoritarian regimes.