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Global Digital Sovereignty: Nations Claim Control Over Internet

12/18/2025

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A global shift toward digital sovereignty is underway, replacing a borderless internet with national control of digital infrastructure.
India adopts open, utility-centered approaches to its digital ecosystem.
Europe emphasizes regulation and data governance.
Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, build national champions and sovereign clouds.
Multinational companies must comply with diverse mandates and form local partnerships.

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Story summary

A global shift toward digital sovereignty is underway, replacing a borderless internet with national control of digital infrastructure.
India adopts open, utility-centered approaches to its digital ecosystem.
Europe emphasizes regulation and data governance.
Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, build national champions and sovereign clouds.
Multinational companies must comply with diverse mandates and form local partnerships.