Power 3.0 | Authoritarian Resurgence, Democratic Resilience
International Forum for Democratic Studies
15 episodes
2 weeks ago
The Power 3.0 podcast explores cutting-edge research and ideas about authoritarian resurgence, democratic resilience, and other emergent trends in democracy studies, such as disinformation and transnational kleptocracy. Produced by the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, DC, Power 3.0 examines how modern authoritarian regimes like those in China and Russia have in some ways leapfrogged democracies through exploiting aspects of globalization: the interconnected economic and financial system; communication technologies, social media networks and other features of the Internet; international norms and institutions; global media; academic openness and exchange; and culture. For further discussion and resources, visit our Power 3.0 blog, www.power3point0.org, or the NED website, www.ned.org/ideas. Follow us on Twitter @thinkdemocracy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/thinkdemocracy.
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The Power 3.0 podcast explores cutting-edge research and ideas about authoritarian resurgence, democratic resilience, and other emergent trends in democracy studies, such as disinformation and transnational kleptocracy. Produced by the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, DC, Power 3.0 examines how modern authoritarian regimes like those in China and Russia have in some ways leapfrogged democracies through exploiting aspects of globalization: the interconnected economic and financial system; communication technologies, social media networks and other features of the Internet; international norms and institutions; global media; academic openness and exchange; and culture. For further discussion and resources, visit our Power 3.0 blog, www.power3point0.org, or the NED website, www.ned.org/ideas. Follow us on Twitter @thinkdemocracy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/thinkdemocracy.
Digital IDs and Coercion in China and Venezuela: A Conversation with Iria Puyosa and Valentin Weber
Power 3.0 | Authoritarian Resurgence, Democratic Resilience
30 minutes
1 year ago
Digital IDs and Coercion in China and Venezuela: A Conversation with Iria Puyosa and Valentin Weber
Globally, democratic activists are confronting novel forms of digital repression pioneered by autocrats who increasingly share software, hardware, and knowledge across borders. Notably, the People’s Republic of China has developed a heavily coercive governance model which it exports internationally through firms such as Huawei and ZTE. In Venezuela, for example, PRC technologies help to underpin the invasive “homeland” digital ID system, which is required for citizens to receive public salaries, state benefits, and access to medical care.
Iria Puyosa (Atlantic Council DFRLab) and Valentin Weber (German Council on Foreign Relations) joined the Forum’s Christopher Walker and Beth Kerley to discuss the emerging threat from autocrats leveraging digital ID and digital information collection to incentivize compliance with regime models of “normal” behavior. Together, they unpack examples of repressive digital governance practices in China and Venezuela and explore steps the democratic community needs to take to stay ahead of digital authoritarians. This podcast was recorded after a joint, private workshop co-organized by the International Forum, Stanford University’s Global Digital Policy Incubator, and the Hoover Institution’s China’s Global Sharp Power Project.
For further insights on related issues, check out the International Forum’s companion blog, “Power 3.0 Understanding Modern Authoritarian Influence.” You can find additional resources on the Emerging Technologies and Democracy research hub and join the conversation with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
The views expressed in this podcast represent the opinions and analysis of the participants and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for Democracy or its staff. Photo Credit: [Wit Olszewski/Shutterstock]
Power 3.0 | Authoritarian Resurgence, Democratic Resilience
The Power 3.0 podcast explores cutting-edge research and ideas about authoritarian resurgence, democratic resilience, and other emergent trends in democracy studies, such as disinformation and transnational kleptocracy. Produced by the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, DC, Power 3.0 examines how modern authoritarian regimes like those in China and Russia have in some ways leapfrogged democracies through exploiting aspects of globalization: the interconnected economic and financial system; communication technologies, social media networks and other features of the Internet; international norms and institutions; global media; academic openness and exchange; and culture. For further discussion and resources, visit our Power 3.0 blog, www.power3point0.org, or the NED website, www.ned.org/ideas. Follow us on Twitter @thinkdemocracy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/thinkdemocracy.
