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Is It Legal to Use a VPN Abroad? Where Travelers Get Blocked, Fined or Cut Off

A VPN is legal to install almost everywhere a tourist goes. What changes at the border is what the law punishes, what the network blocks, and what stops working.

inkl · Oct 16

Does the World Cup favor democratic or autocratic nations? I did some number crunching to find out

It is often said – by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and many others – that soccer is the “most democratic sport.” That sentiment is based in large part on the sport’s global appeal and long history of popularity across class and racial lines.

The Conversation · Jun 26

Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals

There has been unrest across Turkey after an appeals court annulled the results of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) 2023 leadership election, deposing the popular winner Özgür Özel.

The Conversation · Jun 1

The 'Free' World Is Coming for Your Private Messages

Nobody expects China or Iran to protect privacy. But as seen in the European debate over chat control, even nominally free countries are becoming intrusive when it comes to the digital world.

Reason · Dec 1, 2025

Global internet freedoms deteriorated (again) in 2025 - Germany, Georgia & US lost ground

According to Freedom House, the internet is more controlled and manipulated than ever before. And democracies aren't immune.

TechRadar · Nov 15, 2025

Venezuela's Maduro Claims TikTok and Instagram Are Part of 'Active Conspiracy' Against His Regime

Venezuela's authoritarian 'President Nicolás Maduro accused TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms of participating in what he called an "active conspiracy" and "psychological war" against his regime

Latin Times · Nov 14, 2025

From age verification to weakening encryption: 2025 saw a decline in online anonymity everywhere

Internet freedoms have worsened for the 15th consecutive year, according to Freedom House's new report. And VPNs are increasingly a target.

TechRadar · Nov 14, 2025

Nepal social media crackdown is part of a global censorship trend, say experts. Do VPNs help?

Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year last year.

Euronews · Sep 9, 2025

Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom

Nepal’s crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people Monday, is part of a yearslong decline of internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

"Authoritarians in the Academy": The Free Speech Recession

When universities are global institutions, the global speech environment matters.

Reason · Sep 8, 2025