Despite its immense value and global appeal, online encryption is under threat worldwide, with established democracies leading the charge. But after facing intense public pressure to protect the privacy and security of users, governments have realized that compelling “backdoor” access to applications is politically risky.

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/public-pressure-can-curb-government-internet-surveillance-by-riana-pfefferkorn-and-callum-voge-1-2023-10