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Going the Extra Mile: What It Takes to Be a Responsible Cyber Power
The United Kingdom is aspiring to become a responsible democratic cyber power, but this is not without cost.
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The United Kingdom is aspiring to become a responsible democratic cyber power, but this is not without cost.
AUKUS has already sparked a hullabaloo, both with allies such as France and with adversaries such as China. This post explains the naval nuclear propulsion portion of AUKUS, its operation and legal basis, and the controversy surrounding it.
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The U.K. government's long-awaited Online Safety Bill was published on May 12. What does it say?
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With the U.K. negotiators in quarantine and more pressing issues at hand, the U.K. and European Union should extend the Brexit transition period.
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