The Fragmented Return: Inside Iran’s Gradual Internet Restoration and Political Tug-of-War

Following a period of severe digital disruption, internet connectivity in Iran has begun showing signs of a gradual but highly contested restoration. This report details the unfolding factional power struggle over Iran's digital borders, highlighting a dynamic shift from high-level national security shutdown orders to recent, conflicting judicial interventions. Because this transition began only today,Continue reading "The Fragmented Return: Inside Iran’s Gradual Internet Restoration and Political Tug-of-War"

From the Open Internet to Internet Sovereignty: Death of the Global Internet

The Islamic Republic of Iran is entering a new era of digital authoritarianism with the role of a long anticipated, discriminatory system of internet access.  On April 14th, Sattar Hashemi, the ICT Minister, unveiled the government’s plan in an op-ed for Shargh daily using terms like, “internet sovereignty,” "strategic infrastructure," “digital governance,” “stable communications,” andContinue reading "From the Open Internet to Internet Sovereignty: Death of the Global Internet"