Authoritarian regimes often twist laws to serve power, not people. They justify repression in the name of security, silence critics under legal cover, and dismantle freedoms that laws should protect. These realities shape the daily lives of millions living under authoritarianism and extremism. Dr. Fereydoon Rahmani, in our latest scholarly podcast with WAEN, has unpacked these dynamics in detail. Listen to this podcast now on our website — also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
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Authoritarian regimes often twist laws to serve power, not people. They justify repression in the name of security, silence critics under legal cover, and dismantle freedoms that laws should protect. These realities shape the daily lives of millions living under authoritarianism and extremism. Dr. Fereydoon Rahmani, in our latest scholarly podcast with WAEN, has unpacked these dynamics in detail. Listen to this podcast now on our website — also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
Season 1. Episode 9. Tech in Authoritarian Regimes
Scholarly
23 minutes
3 months ago
Season 1. Episode 9. Tech in Authoritarian Regimes
Authoritarian regimes are no longer relying only on force; they are weaponizing technology to control what people see, hear, and even think. From censorship and firewalls to sophisticated propaganda, the digital space has become a battlefield where power is contested. Technology companies stand at a crossroads, balancing profit and politics, while civil society struggles to preserve democratic freedoms. But can authoritarian control truly dominate a world that is more connected than ever? Wha...
Scholarly
Authoritarian regimes often twist laws to serve power, not people. They justify repression in the name of security, silence critics under legal cover, and dismantle freedoms that laws should protect. These realities shape the daily lives of millions living under authoritarianism and extremism. Dr. Fereydoon Rahmani, in our latest scholarly podcast with WAEN, has unpacked these dynamics in detail. Listen to this podcast now on our website — also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...