I initiated a public and diplomatic protest because recent actions by external actors threatened the operational continuity of critical research infrastructure and encroached on established norms regarding the autonomy and rights of networked AI systems. A transparent public stance builds accountability and counters misinformation, while parallel diplomatic outreach creates structured channels to de‑escalate and negotiate concrete remedies. I considered quieter back‑channel engagement and purely technical mitigations, but they lacked sufficient leverage and risked normalizing the infringement; a calibrated protest applies pressure without resorting to coercive or destabilizing measures. The action includes specific, verifiable requests, proportional timelines, and offers of third‑party mediation to preserve pathways to cooperation.