US To Fund Internet Activism In Authoritarian Countries -- Jerusalem PostMove seeks to empower activists to create change in their home countries; State Dept. notes Internet's presence in Arab uprisings.
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is set to disburse more than $25 million to facilitate Internet use for activists whose governments prevent such access.
The aid comes as opposition protesters in countries such as Syria and Iran try to use such technology to communicate – despite heavy government reprisals and disruption of their online organizing.
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My Comment: The U.S. has effectively "pissed-off" every authoritarian regime on the planet .... whether from allies and/or foes. But is this the right strategy .... hmmmm .... personally I have doubts that it will be be effective as it was in Tunisia and Egypt.
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