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The Future is Now: A Young Changemaker’s Journey

The Night That Altered Everything One night a decade ago, an 11-year-old boy named Nojus Saad drifted off to sleep in rural northern Iraq, lulled by a cool breeze coming through the window and the song of crickets outside. Suddenly, this moment was shattered by frantic pounding on his front door. Only he and his mother were home, and as the “man” of the house, he was expected to answer.

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What’s the Internet Like Today?

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Why Internet Resilience Matters

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The Real Impact of Internet Shutdowns

The  NetLoss calculator is a new tool that estimates the economic cost of Internet shutdowns ...
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Two Months of War: The Impact on the Internet’s Core

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Internet Society Pulse: New Tools for a Deeper Understanding of the Internet
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Internet Society Pulse: New Tools for a Deeper Understanding of the Internet

Find out the many issues affecting the health, availability, and evolution of the Internet during 2021 ...
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Internet Centralization – New Pulse Focus Area Provides New Perspectives

Our new Pulse Focus Area on Internet Centralization can show you how well the Internet is fostering resilience, innovation, and global connectivity.   ...
A New Tool to Measure Internet Resilience—Why It Matters
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A New Tool to Measure Internet Resilience—Why It Matters

The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that the Internet plays a critical role in society, and it’s underlined the importance of reliable Internet connectivity for everyone. It’s also highlighted a ...
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