The Internet and Geopolitics
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Overview of how the global Internet intersects with geopolitics, covering topics such as national regulations, sovereignty over data and networks, and the political forces shaping internet infrastructure. Discusses concrete examples of laws, state actions and international tensions that affect how the web is governed and operated.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:09Cloud myth vs reality
- 3:38Ukraine war and physical Internet
- 5:45Surveillance and espionage
- 8:11Internet vs online services
- 11:45Censorship and national laws
- 16:27Internet fragmentation myth or reality
- 22:01Studying Internet tools and methods
- 25:12Disinformation and geopolitics
- 27:01Domain names and governance
- 29:28Sanctions and international connectivity
- 31:35Local connectivity and sovereignty
- 34:01Conclusion
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