The ‘Protect’ tag covers critical reporting on safety, security, and the measures taken to safeguard individuals, digital privacy, and public institutions. From legal battles over corporate accountability and user safety to high-profile investigations into political violence and the protection of whistleblowers or defectors, this section tracks the evolving challenges of maintaining security in an increasingly volatile global landscape. Drawing on expert analysis from outlets like the BBC, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal, we examine the policies, legal precedents, and real-world events that define how governments, corporations, and individuals are shielded from harm.