The United States’ long tradition of leadership in promoting an open Internet has directly contributed to its strength as a ...

The arrest and imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu appears to mark a profound transformation in governance in ...

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Standardized template will help civil society inform regulators about harmful products and practices. To enhance collaboration on this topic by US government stakeholders and civil society ...

In late February, the Thai government deported 40 Uyghur men to China, despite warnings from rights groups, diplomats, and the men themselves that they risked repression and torture if returned. This ...

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Transnational repression is a serious threat to human rights, democratic institutions, and state sovereignty, as well as a disturbing manifestation of global authoritarianism. Authoritarian ...

Turkey’s government is improperly using its leverage over media to limit public debate about government actions and punish journalists and media owners who dispute government claims, deepening the ...