digital spyware

CABAR.asia 26.05.23

Central Asia is witnessing a rapid surge in digital authoritarianism. In this interview, we closely examine the dynamics between the state and citizens, explore the role of international actors, and evaluate the economic ramifications posed by the phenomenon. Together with expert Ildar Daminov from the Central European University, we navigate the intricate challenges surrounding the establishment of digital dictatorships in the region. We provide recommendations for civil society and the media. Additionally, we investigate the role of Meta and Google in safeguarding digital rights and freedoms, while addressing ways individuals can protect themselves amidst the escalating online authoritarianism.


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CABAR.asia 16.12.21

The authorities of Kazakhstan are using communication technologies to secretly monitor the population. Baurzhan Rakhmetov, Assistant Professor of the University of KazGUU named after M.S. Narikbayeva, a member of the CABAR.asia school of analytics, believes that civil society needs to understand the scale of the problem and learn how to resist digital spyware. (more…)