Perspectives March 23, 2026
Iran’s Internet Blackout and the Authoritarian Playbook
America remains the world’s preeminent technology power. It’s time to finally deploy our national capabilities to take back information dominance from the authoritarians.
In announcing the start of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump urged the people of Iran to “seize control of your destiny” and “take over your g...
The article highlights the U.S.'s interest in taking back "information dominance" from authoritarian regimes, such as Iran and Russia. This push for information freedom is a response to increasing internet censorship by these governments, which restricts citizens' access to independent information and promotes their own propaganda. The U.S. government's strategy includes deploying satellite technology to provide internet access in countries like Iran, where the regime has shut down the internet ...
