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Internet Freedom

May 11, 2022
The US-ASEAN Summit Should Prioritize Internet Freedom
By Michael Caster
Washington should use the upcoming Special Summit to take a firm stand against the rising digital authoritarianism in Southeast Asian nations.

March 24, 2022
Indonesia Prepping Strict New Rules for Online Platforms: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The new rules would require digital platforms to respond to "urgent" requests for the removal of content within four hours.

July 15, 2020
Myanmar Must End Its Internet Shutdown
By Jieun Pyun
Myanmar’s internet shutdown is the world’s longest, depriving its people of their rights.

December 04, 2015
Does Kazakhstan Want to Spy on Internet Traffic?
By Casey Michel
Astana might be gearing up to exert more control over the internet browsing of Kazakhs.

October 29, 2015
Sri Lanka Moves in the Right Direction on Internet Freedom
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s new government moves in the right direction on internet freedom, although concerns about surveillance technologies persist.

June 13, 2015
What is Life in the Aralkum Like?
By Catherine Putz
One great article and two podcasts you shouldn’t miss. Central Asia links.

May 29, 2015
China and the East Asian Internet
By Sarah Cook
Internet freedom is coming under increasing pressure across East Asia, but China’s influence has its limits.

May 14, 2015
Mongolian Empire 2.0? A World Conquered by Online Freedom
By Julian Dierkes, Trevor Kennedy, Melanie Schweiger, Christina Toepell
Mongolia plays host to a conference on Internet freedom.

April 25, 2015
Turkmenistan's War on Satellite Dishes
By Catherine Putz
Are Ashgabat's satellite dishes an eyesore or a lifeline to information?

November 22, 2014
How Central Asian Governments Monitor Their Citizens
By Casey Michel
A Privacy International report shows just how comprehensive the surveillance is.

November 05, 2014
Laos’ Internet Law Undermines Free Speech
By Mong Palatino
It appears the law gives the government broad scope to treat legitimate criticism as criminal.

October 12, 2014
Strengthening Australian-Vietnam Ties… In Cyberspace
By Jessica Woodall
Cybersecurity can help Australia take its existing engagement with Vietnam to the next level.
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