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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? What role should tech companies play when human rights are at stake? And is civil society strong enough to resist the growing tide of digital repression?
These are the questions explored in the latest episode of Scholarly Podcast with Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Global Security (MIGS), in a thought-provoking discussion hosted by WAEN President Abu Ahrar Ramizpoor.