
The Fall and Fall of Dmitry Medvedev
How the former Russian president went from geeky technocrat to deranged war hawk.

Swedengate Was a Lesson in How Easily Misinformation Spreads
One person’s anecdote became a false lesson in national character.

Iran’s Leaders Are Scared of the Internet
They should be more scared of shutting it off.

The Democratic Paradox
The right to say anything has been a challenge to every democracy that has ever existed.

Americans, Like Swedes, Need Help Telling Fact From Fiction
A botched disinformation board shouldn’t be the end of efforts to educate the public.

Texas’s New Social Media Law Will Create a Haven for Global Extremists
A new law restricting content moderation will have ripple effects far beyond the state.

Bolsonaro Is Already Undermining Brazil’s Upcoming Election
The populist president and his devotees are casting a dark cloud over the October vote.

The Real Threat to Social Media Is Europe
The EU is passing legislation that will weaken free speech laws beyond the breaking point.

Ukraine Exposed the True Danger of Chinese Censorship
The Chinese public has been inoculated against outside information.

West Seeks to Pierce Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain
Governments and media sites are finding creative ways to get the truth about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war to regular Russians.

4 Reasons Why Putin’s War Has Changed Big Tech Forever
The conflict has permanently upended how the major platforms do business.

When Hate Goes Viral
Publicizing attacks and exploiting social media is the new normal for terrorism.

Chinese State Media Is Pushing Pro-Russian Misinformation Worldwide
Ad buys show a pattern of targeting cheaper markets.

Kazakhstan Can’t Torture Its Way to Stability
Until the Tokayev regime shows remorse for its brutal crackdown, the country’s reforms won’t bring progress.

Will Russia Chase Out Big Tech?
The Kremlin’s battle with foreign tech companies didn’t begin in January.

Russia Launches Social Media Offensive Alongside Missiles
Telegram has been the main vector for invasion disinformation.

China’s ‘Wolf Warriors’ Are Having a Field Day With the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Beijing’s social media pugilists are taking the opportunity to troll the U.S. and Europe.

What the Death of Two Cultural Giants Says About Brazil Today
Political opposites Olavo de Carvalho and Elza Soares garnered vast youth followings in the final years of their lives.

How Twitter Failed Africa
Big Tech ignored policies that enable disinformation and propaganda across the continent.