Independent media and human rights groups can do little to prevent cyberattacks, according to a recent report, and should instead focus on mitigating harm from attacks when they do occur.
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Posted in: Asia, Europe, Governance & Accountability, Media & Arts
Topics: Becky Hogge, Burma, China, cyberattack, DDoS, Distributed Denial of Service, Egypt, Ethan Zuckerman, Internet, Iran, Kazakhstan, media independence, Russia, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Wikileaks
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Even after almost half a century of military rule, the Burmese people still carry the torch for freedom. There is also hope because the world is watching the struggle in Burma with renewed interest.
Posted in: Asia, Governance & Accountability
Topics: Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma, Internet, Maureen Aung-Thwin
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The Digital Youth of Central Asia Forum in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, looked at the growth of blogs, e-learning initiatives, and how to use open source software in crisis situations.
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In this interview, Melissa Hagemann discusses Open Access, a movement to make vital, publicly funded research freely available online.
Posted in: Africa, Education & Youth, Europe, Media & Arts, United States
Topics: access to knowledge, Internet, Melissa Hagemann, Open Access
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With the decline of traditional media forms and the rise of information overload, how do we help Western audiences notice or care about what's happening in, say, Madagascar or Malaysia?
Posted in: Africa, Media & Arts, United States
Topics: digital media, Ethan Zuckerman, Internet, journalism, Laura Brahm, Madagascar, Malaysia, video
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A group of Brazilian academics, educators, and musical and digital cultural organizations recently put forward a plan to legalize noncommercial Internet file-sharing.
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In Italy, where television is controlled by the government, the Internet provides a beacon of freedom. But will enough Italians fight to keep it open and free?
Posted in: Europe, Media & Arts
Topics: Internet, Italy, Television, Vera Franz