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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Internet, Switched Off
January 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026:

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The Internet, Switched Off

Iran's shutdown underlines how governments around the globe are restricting internet access.

By Anda Bologa

When Iranians revolted, their government cut them off from the world. Mobile networks degraded first. Fixed-line disruptions followed. Instead of cutting cables, the authoriti . . .

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