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Delphine Hagland, Washington DC Director of Reporters without Borders "Is the internet a vector of freedom or an instrument of repression? Lessons from the Arab Spring, China, Mexico, the USA” The fight for online freedom of expression is more essential than ever. The Arab Spring has clearly shown that the Internet is a vehicle for freedom. In countries where the traditional media are controlled by the government, the only independent news and information are to be found on the Internet, which has become a forum for discussion and a refuge for those who want to express their views freely.†However, governments are realizing this and are trying to control the Internet and stepping up surveillance of Internet users. Netizens are being targeted by government reprisals. More than 120 of them are currently detained for expressing their views freely online, mainly in China, Iran and Vietnam.

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World issues Forum

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The World Issues Forum of Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies is dedicated to providing thought provoking educational opportunities to the campus and Bellingham community that support an informed and engaged global citizenry.

The World Issues Forum occurs weekly during each Academic quarter on Wednesdays.

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