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Governments step up social media capabilities

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INT

The use of social media to influence public opinion is increasing in autocracies and democracies alike

Decline in media freedom imperils democracy

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INT

Media and internet freedoms are declining in major democracies

Competitive Middle East Washington lobbying may spike

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MIDDLE EAST

Regional actors have spent 111 million dollars on US influencing since 2017 -- over one-fifth of the global total

Internet shutdowns fuel digital authoritarianism

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INT

Internet shutdowns are returning to pre-pandemic levels across all major developing regions

France will seek to regain influence in Africa

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AFRICA

The French share of trade in its former colonies has declined substantially since decolonisation in 1960

US mass shootings will see more gun law reform calls

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UNITED STATES

Three mass shootings, two this month and one last, have spurred fresh calls for gun law reforms, but disagreement awaits

US pipeline hack to make ransomware risks a priority

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INT

US Colonial Pipeline’s operations have yet to be restored after last week’s crippling ransomware attack

Corrupt image could break PRI’s political dominance

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MEXICO

Gubernatorial corruption scandals appear to have cost parties states all over Mexico

Conflict will mire outlook for East and Central Africa

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EAST-CENTRAL AFRICA

Political conflict across the region is widespread and escalating, with the effects felt across borders