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The Imperial Internet and the Future of Global Online Governance

 In today's interconnected world, the Internet has become an essential tool for communication, commerce, and entertainment. It has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with one another. However, the Internet is not a neutral platform, and its governance is a subject of ongoing debate. One concept that has emerged in recent years is that of the imperial Internet , which refers to the idea that a few dominant countries control the Internet's infrastructure and governance. In this article, we will explore what the imperial Internet is, how it came to be, and its potential implications for the future of the Internet. The term " imperial Internet " was coined by Evgeny Morozov, a Belarusian-American author, and researcher, in a 2014 article in The Guardian. Morozov argued that the Internet was becoming a tool of imperialism, controlled by a small group of powerful countries, including the United States, China, and Russia. According to Morozov, these countrie