Democracy + Tech Initiative

FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses mayors of cities affected by the violent clashes that erupted after a teen was shot dead by police last week, during a meeting at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 4, 2023. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS//File Photo

Fri, Jul 28, 2023

The most profound social media ban that never happened

France’s recent flirtation with social media crackdowns undermines Europe’s moral high ground regarding internet governance

by Konstantinos Komaitis

Digital Policy European Union
Scaling Trust on the Web

Fri, Jun 16, 2023

Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web launches final report Scaling Trust on the Web

Press Release: Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web launches final report Scaling Trust on the Web

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Wed, Mar 29, 2023

TikTok in the dock

Whether or not the US bans TikTok, the real issue is the danger presented by all social media platforms as they currently operate, argues Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Seth Stodder.

by Seth Stodder

Digital Policy Politics & Diplomacy

Tue, Dec 6, 2022

An introduction to the Freedom Online Coalition

The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is comprised of thirty-four member countries committed to advancing Internet freedom and human rights online.

by Rose Jackson, Leah (Léa) Fiddler, Jacqueline Malaret

Cybersecurity Digital Policy