Digital dictatorship
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Digital Repression and Backsliding Democracies
This chapter examines the regression of democratic norms in countries like India and the Philippines, emphasizing how electoral authoritarian regimes utilize digital repression tactics to maintain power. It highlights the strategic use of social media, particularly by the Philippines' president, to promote populist messaging while suppressing dissent and manipulating public perception. The discussion reveals the interplay between traditional repression and digital tools, raising important questions about the vulnerability of democratic institutions in the contemporary political landscape.
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