Satellite Internet is no longer a sci-fi concept, it’s a fast-evolving reality. Companies like Starlink (SpaceX) and Amazon’s Project Kuiper are launching massive constellations of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed connectivity across borders, deserts, oceans, and even conflict zones. The vision is compelling: universal Internet access, independent of traditional infrastructure. But with this […]
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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 […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2024 – Unveiling Digital Dangers: Examining Online Harassment in Pakistan and Internet Shutdowns in Gaza
Case Study 1: Pakistan – Online Harassment of Women in Pakistan Abeera, a 14-year-old girl residing in Pakistan, fell victim to non-consensual sharing of intimate images in 2012. Over the span of eight years, she endured severe psychological distress and daily torment because of blackmail and harassment. This case study explores the ordeal Abeera has […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2024 – Empowering Nations: Bridging the Digital Divide and Exploring the Lens of Internet Shutdown in Times of Conflict
Case Study 1: Bridging the Digital Divide to Improve the Quality of Education as a means to counter the Issue of Tribal Warfare in PNG Background Digital Divide refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communication technologies and those that do not have or only have limited […]
Breaking the Network: Uncovering the Reality of Internet Shutdowns and the Fight for Online Freedom – Nawal Munir Ahmad
In the landscape of our digitally-driven era, the Internet has emerged as a crucial cornerstone of daily life, offering an indispensable platform for communication, education, and economic activities. Yet, the growing trend of Internet shutdowns by governments worldwide is raising alarming concerns about the intricate balance between state authority and individual rights. This blog delves […]