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Pompeo and Foreign Partners Condemn Russian Cyberattack on Republic of Georgia
February 25, 2020
According to The Hill, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, along with top foreign officials from almost a dozen other nations, condemned a major Russian cyberattack on the country of Georgia that significantly disrupted operations across government and media organizations.
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Politico: German Hate Speech Crackdown Sparks Censorship Fears
February 25, 2020
According to Politico, As Germany cracks down on hate speech online amid a rise in right-wing extremism, critics warn that civil liberties will end up as collateral damage.
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US Commits $1 Billion to Three Seas Initiative
February 19, 2020
At the 56th Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, announced a $1 billion U.S. commitment in support of the Three Seas Initiative and energy security and economic growth in Central Europe.
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Central European Mayors Seek Direct Line to EU Funding
February 12, 2020
According to Politico, to thwart populist leaders in their countries, four Central European mayors are pursuing an end-around national governments in securing EU funds.
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UK Backs New Regulatory Powers to Rein in Big Tech
February 12, 2020
According to Politico, under proposals to combat online harms, companies could be fined and employees could face criminal charges if they fail to combat online illegal content.