*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. Overview Tuvalu is an island nation prone to the detrimental impact of climate change due to its geographical setting as it consists of tiny low-lying flat atolls in the Pacific Ocean. It has a total land area of about 26 square […]
Taiwan’s Digital Frontier: Digital Economy, Democracy and Beyond – Jenna Manhau Fung
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The 2024 Election Amid a significant year of elections worldwide, Taiwan’s presidential election garnered substantial media attention globally in the first month of 2024. This attention was due to its intricate ties with China and its geopolitical stance on the global […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #16: The Nexus of Tech, Trust, and Elections (Monday, June 3, 2024)
For You Page, Not For Them: TikTok Limits Reach of State-Backed Accounts On May 2, 2024, the Brookings Institution, a non-profit organization, published a commentary highlighting an increase in activity by Russian “state-affiliated accounts” on TikTok. These accounts have been attempting to exert influence abroad during a crucial election year. The report found that while […]
Cambodia’s Digital Future: Internet Governance, Data Protection, and Youth Engagement – Socheata Sokhachan
The increasing use of the Internet has led to growing concerns about the protection of personal data. In Cambodia, the digital transformation journey is marked by significant advancements in Internet governance and emerging efforts to establish comprehensive data protection laws. However, as the country navigates these changes, the role of youth and their engagement in […]
From Monarchy to Democracy: Bhutan’s Political Evolution and Digital Transformation – Ankita Rathi
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The Landlocked Dragon Kingdom Bhutan, a landlocked nation in south-central Asia, is situated on the eastern slopes of the Himalayas. Historically, Bhutan was an isolated kingdom, but its isolation began to diminish in the latter half of the 20th century, leading to […]