Russia’s technology imports are recovering in defiance of Western sanctions. A key element in that equation: illicit, Beijing-supported shipments through Hong Kong.

The global spyware and digital forensics industry is equipping democratic and authoritarian governments with advanced intrusive capabilities. Now, more information about this opaque industry is coming to light following an array of surveillance scandals.

Spyware and digital forensics technologies are being used for political repression around the world. Democratic governments are some of the worst offenders.

Russia’s invasion has demonstrated the grave human costs when military interests override humanitarian considerations and outpace ethical consensus.