digital surveillance
Social surveillance
The impact of social media platforms in the global South.
The Editors | Sep 30, 2022
Afghan journalists under attack, surveillance after Pegasus, Olympics 2020, and more.
Southasiasphere episode 10: Updates and analysis from around the region.
The Editors | Aug 13, 2021
The disconnect on Digital Pakistan
In Pakistan, the government invests in its digital presence while stifling dissent.
The Editors | Sep 08, 2020
Between big data and big brother
Why the overwhelming control over data by governments and large corporations doesn’t bode well for democracy.
The Editors | Feb 18, 2020
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