Commentary
A much-discussed disagreement over internet restrictions in Russia was never an existential threat for Putin: It was about elite groups protecting their interests.
Alexandra Prokopenko
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Ethical Approaches to Closed Messaging Research: Considerations in Democratic Contexts
“Closed” messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram have grown in reach and adoption in recent years and have transformed elections-related communications. However, understanding their impact upon larger public discussion poses a conundrum for researchers.
Published on Mar 15, 2021
About the Authors
Tarunima Prabhakar
Former Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie India
Tarunima Prabhakar is a researcher working at the intersection of technology, policy, and global development.
Connie Moon Sehat
Aleksei Kaminski
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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