The Risks of Engagement with China’s Sister Cities
By Ariane Gottlieb and Justin Daniels “We are breaking all our political contacts with China due to the …
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Digitalization and Democracy in Mauritius: A Conversation with Roukaya Kasenally
In 2016, Mauritius announced the launch of a “safe city” project—a public-security initiative deploying cameras and other advanced …
Putting a Thumb on the Market: The Rise of State-Aligned Platforms from Repressive Contexts
By Allie Funk Discontent with Elon Musk’s Twitter has led many to seek out an alternative. Some rushed …
Bridging the Gap Between the Digital and Human Rights Communities
By Eduardo Ferreyra The line between digital and traditional human rights is getting blurrier. As technology pervades every …
Can Democratic Norms Catch Up with AI Surveillance? A Conversation with Vidushi Marda
Through tools such as facial recognition cameras and social media monitoring software, artificial intelligence (AI) is offering governments …
Responding to COVID-19’s Impact on Democracy: Two and a Half Years Later
By Ryan Arick and Ariane Gottlieb Over the past two and a half years, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged societies and lives everywhere. Globally, …