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What's the real impact of internet shutdowns? | Inside Story

The internet and other communication tools have become a crucial part of our everyday lives. But what happens when governments shut them down…or impose severe restrictions? A report by the UN Human Rights Office says those actions have severe consequences and their impact has been ‘vastly underestimated’. It says the impact of such action has had a negative effect on people’s lives. So, what should…

What's behind the sharp drop in Bitcoin's value? | Inside Story

The crypto gold rush is going through another dip – but this time it’s gone so low it may not stop. Many digital currencies have seen their value reach zero. That’s knocked a lot of confidence out of the market, creating a domino effect reaching all the way to the top. The mother of them all, Bitcoin, is in trouble. Two major trading platforms have…

How much influence does BRICS wield on the world stage? | Inside Story

The world’s top five emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – are holding their annual summit virtually. The meeting is taking place against a complex geopolitical backdrop. From the war in Ukraine and trade disputes between China and the U-S, to a global economy trying to recover from the fallout of Covid-19. Chinese President Xi Jinping – who’s hosting this year’s…

Can diplomacy bring an end to the war in Ukraine? | Inside Story

Four months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. The head of NATO and Britain’s Prime Minister warn the conflict could last years as Russia focuses on seizing strategic towns in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian delegates last held face-to-face talks in Istanbul in March. Since then, diplomatic negotiations have made little progress with both sides saying they have reach a stalemate. Can the conflict be…

Will Ukraine join the European Union? | Inside Story

‘Ukrainians are ready to die for the European perspective.’ That’s according to leaders of the European Union. The executive arm of the 27-member bloc is recommending ‘candidate status’ for Ukraine, along with Moldova. Russia’s invasion has made the issue ever more urgent. However, all EU members have to approve the candidacy before membership talks can go ahead. Ukraine must also commit to wide-ranging reforms. So…

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