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digital authoritarianism

politics
Also known as: IT-back authoritarianism
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  • Augusto Pinochet in gray military uniform and cap, saluting, with gold braid.
    authoritarianism
    / Digital authoritarianism

    Authoritarian regimes in the 21st century have tapped into the fears of citizens in new and old democracies, posing a massive threat to democratic systems. Since the 2010s the world has witnessed a rise in “digital authoritarianism,” or the use of information technology…

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    Authoritarian regimes in the 21st century have tapped into the fears of citizens in new and old democracies, posing a massive threat to democratic systems. Since the 2010s the world has witnessed a rise in “digital authoritarianism,” or the use of information technology…

    Read More