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All items tagged internetOpen Think Tank ArticlesJanuary 5, 2012 | Internet in the Post-Soviet SpaceAlex Rubin: The Western view that the Internet represents a unique force for opposition activists under undemocratic rule is too simplistic. While individuals can utilize such technology to challenge the status quo, this study focuses on how regimes, specifically in Russia and Belarus are quite capable of neutralizing online activity through a variety of techniques. ... MoreSeptember 5, 2011 | Germany Must Defend Against Cyber AttacksArne Schoenbohm: The Internet has become a fifth ‘military battleground’ and poses a grave threat to governments and industries across the world. Some states have spent billions on cyber defense. Now others, notably Germany, must also take bold action to limit the damage of the growing cyber threat. ... MoreOctober 27, 2010 | Regime Change Online: Iran's Internet Generation Holds the KeyFelix F. Seidler: The situation in Iran will only change through the ousting of Ahmadinejad by democratic means. This will require the West to energize the opposition and youth of the country via the media. ... MoreJanuary 29, 2009 | German Political Parties Must Inspire Grassroots OnlineMarcel Reichart: German political parties were no doubt transfixed by the campaign revolution executed by Obama via the internet. To stay abreast of changing social dynamics, German political parties must harness creativity and expertise, inspiring the internet savvy to political participation. ... MoreJuly 25, 2007 | There's No Such Thing As CyberterrorJames Andrew Lewis: I use the assault on Estonian computers to explain the difference between real terror and cyber mischief. Governments must take practical steps to minimize disruption in case of an attack. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesFebruary 20, 2012 | Cyber Wars Could Spark Real WarArab-Israeli tensions are being played out by citizen hacktivists on both sides. ++ If a hacker causes real physical damage to critical systems it could quickly involve governments in the real world. ++ There is no operations center that a nation can call to compel another nation’s citizens to stop online attacks. ++ Washington and Moscow are beginning to explore using their direct channels to ... MoreJune 9, 2010 | Crowdsourcing the BritishThe British Chancellor of the Exchequer is calling on the public to help decide what costs to cut in an effort to rein in government spending. ++ George Osborne “wants unprecedented engagement from trade unions, charities, other groups and individuals.” ++ Ministers will also be required to attend public meetings discussing which programs to axe. ++ Mr. Cameron blamed the ... MoreJanuary 15, 2010 | Jihad: Women Can Do It TooThe wife of last week’s CIA suicide bomber raises the topic of female Jihadi support. ++ Online dissemination of radical ideologies allows women to participate in jihad by overcoming religious dilemmas regarding their inherent inferior status in society. ++ “Writing is also a bomb:” online chat rooms offer platforms for communiqués and articles of fanatical expression. ++ ... MoreJuly 7, 2009 | New and Old Media Strengthen Democracy Together Recent events in Iran and China have demonstrated the impressive power March 16, 2009 | The Global Village: Still in the MakingThe internet frenzy of the 21st century and the increase in online social networks was expected to create the “global village.” ++ While people have hundreds of Facebook “friends,” they only keep in touch with 7-10 on average. ++ Network theorists have argued that such large numbers enable “weak links,” which allow for the rapid exchange of information ... MoreDecember 17, 2008 | Obama's Internet Agenda Will Boost EconomyHaving used the Internet with great success during his campaign, Obama has announced plans to build up the US’ Internet infrastructure to boost the economy. ++ The US only ranks 15th in the world in access to high-speed Internet. ++ Better access would “spread knowledge, promote entrepreneurship and make this country more competitive globally.” ++ As a supporter of ... MoreMarch 6, 2008 | The Shifting of Technological SupremacyIn the footsteps of Microsoft and Google, everyone is speculating about the next big disruptive change in the technology industry. ++ From the original dreams of AI, to web 3.0 and the “semantic web,” the aim has evolved from making smart machines to using dumb machines to assist human intelligence by connecting categorized data. ++ The technique needs perfecting but bids and competition are ... MoreCommentsOctober 28, 2010 | Felix, Thank you for your insightful...August 28, 2009 | The issue of media raises very serious... |
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