*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The 2024 Election On February 25, 2024, Cambodia held its Senate elections. The ruling party, the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won 55 of the 58 electoral seats with only three seats going to the opposition following an election that was marred by […]
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The Evolution of Internet Governance: Shaping Pakistan’s Digital Future – Nawal Munir Ahmad
Internet governance in Pakistan has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. Initially, it was a relatively unknown field, with limited awareness among the general public and policymakers. However, as the Internet became an integral part of daily life, the need for robust governance mechanisms became increasingly evident. The Early Days: A Nascent […]
Demystifying Content-driven and Technical DNS Abuse – Ahmad Umair Suhaidi
Introduction The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of the Internet, translating human-friendly domain names into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. However, as with all critical infrastructure, it is constantly exposed to exploitation and abuse that undermine the sanity and safety of its users. In this article, we will dissect two distinct forms of DNS […]
The 2024 Indonesian Elections and its Potential Impact on the Future of Digital Policy in Indonesia – Zahra Nur Aliya & Harisa Shahid
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Background Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, held its general elections on February 14, 2024. The eligible voter(s) in Indonesia election(s) can use their right(s) to vote for the President, Vice-President, the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) […]
Pakistan’s Democracy: Election’s Influence on Policy Evolution – Saima Nisar
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Overview Digital policy has emerged as a distinct area of policy focused on the intersection of digital technologies and politics. This field encompasses decisions that have local, national, regional, and global implications due to the interconnected nature of digital issues. Negotiations in […]