Western leaders still grossly distort what’s going on in Egypt. It’s really no better than what happens in Syria.
NSA on Steroids: Georgia Republic’s Mass Surveillance
The Republic of Georgia offers an object lesson on the dangers of an out-of-control security apparatus.
Press Freedom in the G-20
Which country in the G-20, after China and Saudi Arabia, have the worst records on press freedom? Is it Turkey, Russia, India or Mexico?
Dateline Shenzhen: Hu Wants My Wallet
Despite the country’s astounding recent economic success, how is China living in the years 2010 and 1980 simultaneously?
Dateline South Africa: A Rational Approach to Responsible Media
What would be the best way to monitor South Africa’s media while not compromising citizens’ rights to information?
South Africa Post-World Cup: All's Well — or Hello Orwell?
Is South Africa experiencing a surge of freedom after the World Cup hype — or is it regressing to apartheid-era laws?
Putin and the Dawn of the New Authoritarians
How are autocrats from Russia to Pakistan using the media to perpetuate their hold on power?