Digital Dictatorship: How Authoritarian Regimes Use Technology to Silence Dissent
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Institute for Resilience and International Studies
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IRIS
Analyzing how to improve individual and collective capacity to prepare for, resist, respond to and quickly recover from shocks and disruptions, and to ensure the continuity of country's activities in the face of major shocks such as atural disaster, failure of critical infrastructure, or a hybrid or armed attack.
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Mission
THINK
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Think about policy recommendations on threats posed by major shocks caused by natural disaster, failure of critical infrastructure, or a hybrid or a armed attack.
SHAPE
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Shape the strategic agenda for governments, industry and academia to counter the possible disruption to individual and collective resilience.
INNOVATE
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Innovate by exerting influence to promote cross-
dimensional dialogue with decision-makers and leading
experts on policy for a more sustainable world for youth.
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Priority Resilience Areas
Civil preparedness has three core functions: continuity of government, continuity of essential services to the population, and civil support to military operations. These critical specifications have been translated into seven NATO's Baseline Requirements for national resilience against which Allies can measure their levels of preparedness. As a CYIS-affiliated Institute, IRIS strives to provide sustainable solutions to countries to improve their robustness and adaptability when dealing with major strategic shocks caused by natural disasters, failure of critical infrastructure, or a hybrid or armed attack. natural disaster, failure of critical infrastructure, or a hybrid or a armed attack.
BELA (Berlin Enterprise for Lasting Advancements) Hub
BELA serves as a platform for fostering lasting advancements in governance and crisis management. Through research, training, and collaboration, BELA empowers policymakers and practitioners to ensure continuity of government operations and critical services during emergencies. Activities include conducting research on crisis governance, providing training programs for emergency responders, and facilitating knowledge exchange among stakeholders.
LORA (London Organization for Revolutionary Advancements) Hub
LORA leads groundbreaking advancements in sustainable energy solutions and resilience. Through research, innovation, and collaboration, LORA promotes renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency measures, and sustainable development practices. Activities include conducting research on renewable energy technologies, developing policy recommendations, and organizing workshops and seminars on energy sustainability.
BRIE (Brussels Research and Innovation for Empowerment) Hub
BRIE is dedicated to empowering communities and stakeholders to address migration and displacement challenges effectively. Through research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives, BRIE works towards inclusive solutions that protect the rights and well-being of migrants and refugees. Activities include analyzing migration trends, advocating for policy reforms, and supporting grassroots initiatives for migrant integration.
RENA (Rome Enterprise for Novel Advancements) Hub
RENA focuses on promoting resilience in food and water resources through innovative advancements in agriculture and water management. Through research, policy advocacy, and community engagement, RENA develops strategies for building resilient food and water systems that ensure access and sustainability for all. Activities include implementing community-based projects, advocating for policy reforms, and supporting sustainable agriculture initiatives.
VICI (Vienna International Centre for Innovation) Hub
VICI leads innovative advancements in responding to mass casualties and public health emergencies. Through research, training, and collaboration, VICI strengthens preparedness and response mechanisms to mitigate the impact of crises on public health and safety. Activities include analyzing responses to mass casualties, developing best practices, and providing technical assistance to governments and healthcare professionals.
HANA (The Hague Association for Novel Advancement) Hub
HANA specializes in advancing resilient civil communications systems to support effective crisis response and recovery efforts. Through research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives, HANA enhances communication infrastructure to ensure connectivity during emergencies. Activities include developing guidelines for maintaining communication networks, advocating for policy reforms, and providing training programs for communication professionals.
ZIRA (Zurich Innovation and Research Association) Hub
ZIRA drives innovation in resilient civil communications systems to support youth engagement and international cooperation. Through research, technology development, and advocacy, ZIRA fosters connectivity and information exchange while ensuring the continuity of critical services. Activities include developing communication technologies, promoting digital literacy, and advocating for policies that support internet access and digital rights.
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