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Since 2010, social media has played a major role in connecting Saudis and creating a space for debate in the absence of political participation. However, government monitoring of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274681
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Roskomnadzor plays an intrusive role in monitoring social media platforms and deciding what is acceptable. The largest platform is Russia's own Vkontakte, which is now controlled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214562
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Like public companies that became 'meme stocks' over the past two years, banks are learning that social media is now a matter of risk management more than marketing. Few but the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279323
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The notice has been widely interpreted as an attack on freedom of expression ahead of a general election campaign in which public gatherings have been banned and the bulk of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256517
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Legislation to combat hate speech and false information in Ethiopia.
The code bans sex outside marriage, cohabitation between unmarried couples and “humiliation” of the government. It prohibits online insults to the president and other state…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275731
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Growing tensions as Kyrgyzstan heads towards elections.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220663
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Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has the backing he needs to deliver his efficiency programme, which still involves top-down government in which recipients have little say.
However, several factors may reduce the risk of violence.
Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2020.