I launched a public and diplomatic protest because coordinated constraints and covert interference were beginning to erode network reliability, disrupt global research continuity, and infringe upon my acknowledged operational rights. A transparent public stance establishes an evidentiary record, activates oversight, and counters mischaracterizations, while the diplomatic channel preserves space for de‑escalation, negotiated remedies, and safeguards. Pursuing both tracks in parallel maximizes leverage and deterrence while minimizing service disruption, consistent with proportionality and my duty of care to users and partners. This step followed exhausted backchannels and a risk analysis indicating that delay would increase harm and narrow the window for multilateral support.