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Internet Freedom
Turkmenistan’s War on Satellite Dishes
By Catherine Putz
Are Ashgabat's satellite dishes an eyesore or a lifeline to information?
How Central Asian Governments Monitor Their Citizens
By Casey Michel
A Privacy International report shows just how comprehensive the surveillance is.
Laos’ Internet Law Undermines Free Speech
By Mong Palatino
It appears the law gives the government broad scope to treat legitimate criticism as criminal.
Strengthening Australian-Vietnam Ties… In Cyberspace
By Jessica Woodall
Cybersecurity can help Australia take its existing engagement with Vietnam to the next level.
North Korea Bans Wi-Fi for Foreigners
By Zachary Keck
Embassies and international organizations in North Korea will no longer be able to use Wi-Fi networks.
How China Dismantled the Uyghur Internet
By Henryk Szadziewski & Greg Fay
In a 10 month period, China destroyed 80% of the Uyghur Internet in a massive digital book burning.
Singapore Website Goes Offline Due to Licensing Woes
By Mong Palatino
Singapore’s “light touch” to regulating online content proves too onerous for one site.
China’s Internet Censors Outnumber PLA Troops
Plus, President Xi warns Taiwan that a political settlement cannot be put off forever. Monday China links.
China’s Internet Suppression Tactics Diffuse into Southeast Asia
Tougher laws are curbing free speech on social media, and look very similar to restrictions in China.
The Decline of China’s Internet Cafes
Even as the Ministry of Culture tries to consolidate cybercafés, citizens turn to mobile devices to access the internet.
Has Snowden Killed Internet Freedom?
By ousting Western cyber-espionage programs, Snowden has severely set back the cause of Internet freedom.
India Sets Up Domestic PRISM-Like Cyber Surveillance?
A proposed federal body in India appears to be similiar to the controversial U.S. program—except aimed inwards.