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Internet Usage and Internet Snooping Growing in Uzbekistan

by Tanveer Ali Posted on November 8, 2011

Despite the autocracy’s best efforts, Internet usage has been growing in Uzbekistan in recent years. With that growth has come the government’s fear of an Arab Spring-style revolt fueled by social media. As a result, it looks like the government … Continue reading →

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Arab Spring Prompts Homeland Security to Develop Social Media Guidelines

by Tanveer Ali Posted on November 1, 2011

The Associated Press reports that the uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East have inspired the Department of Homeland Security to turn to social networking sites for national intelligence gathering. “I can post anything on Facebook, is that valid? … Continue reading →

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