Digital IDs and Coercion in China and Venezuela: A Conversation with Iria Puyosa and Valentin Weber
Globally, democratic activists are confronting novel forms of digital repression pioneered by autocrats who increasingly share software, hardware, …
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“Telling China’s Story” in Africa: Beijing’s Unfolding Impact on African Media
By Emeka Umejei Speaking before the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) National Propaganda and Ideology Committee in August 2013, …
Nepravda! Untrue! Kremlin Narratives and Social Media in Central Europe
By Logan Petkosek Central Europe—given its proximity to Ukraine and membership in NATO—has been particularly vulnerable as a …
The Risks of Engagement with China’s Sister Cities
By Ariane Gottlieb and Justin Daniels “We are breaking all our political contacts with China due to the …
Digitalization and Democracy in Mauritius: A Conversation with Roukaya Kasenally
In 2016, Mauritius announced the launch of a “safe city” project—a public-security initiative deploying cameras and other advanced …
Putting a Thumb on the Market: The Rise of State-Aligned Platforms from Repressive Contexts
By Allie Funk Discontent with Elon Musk’s Twitter has led many to seek out an alternative. Some rushed …