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China

How to Fight Back Against China’s Global Media and Information Offensive
Beijing has acquired control of both the traditional media sector and innovative communication technologies.

Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick April 6, 2023 Asia Unbound

China

Is China’s Huawei a Threat to U.S. National Security?
The Chinese telecommunications company faces accusations that Beijing could use its 5G infrastructure for espionage. The outcome of the struggle could shape the world’s tech landscape for years to come.

Backgrounder by Noah Berman, Lindsay Maizland and Andrew Chatzky February 8, 2023

Cybersecurity

Cyber Week in Review: May 7, 2021
UK watchdog opposes ban on police use of facial recognition; India excludes Huawei and ZTE from 5G trials; Belgian government suffers distributed denial of service attack; Facebook oversight committee reaffirms Trump ban; and U.S. broadband industry funded secret campaign to influence net neutrality rules.

Blog Post by Adam Segal May 7, 2021 Net Politics

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Japan

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Rules No More

On Sunday, Japanese voters handed the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner, Komeito, an unmistakable defeat.

Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith October 27, 2024 Asia Unbound

Iran

Israel's Strike on Iran: Four Things to Know Link

with Steven A. Cook via YouTube October 26, 2024

Latin America

Can Amazon Countries Save the Rain Forest?
The Amazon Rainforest plays a critical role in global climate health, but accelerating deforestation continues to raise alarm. How are the region’s governments responding?

Backgrounder by Diana Roy October 22, 2024