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Can the Internet Tame Governments? – Part I Egypt’s government pulled a kill-switch on its internet, yet protesters’ resilience endured The Arab Rising – Part III Instability in Egypt and release of Palestinian Papers threaten the Israeli-Palestinian peace process The People Reloaded: The Green Movement and the Struggle for Iran’s Future Book review analyzes Iran’s Green Movement and its demand for reforms Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook   Can the Internet Tame Governments? – Part II The internet, so essential for the modern economy, is a bane for autocratic governments thin-skinned about criticism, whose minions strive to eliminate any dissident thoughts or deeds. Internet and cell phones were less widely available in 1989, and global observers can’t help but wonder if such communications might have thwarted China’s violent crackdown on student protests at Tiananmen Square. This two-part series explores governments’ attempt to control the internet. China, the world’s fastest growing economic power, applies selective censorship, such as removing “Egypt” from its search engines.... More News... Globalization Fuels the Arab Uprising Frida Ghitis World Politics Review, 10 February 2011 Many forces of globalization combine and suggest that governments can do better Germany Sells Vision for “Green Toys” to World Melissa Eddy Associated Press, 9 February 2011 Green toys prepare children for the future There’s No Stopping It Nayan Chanda Businessworld, 7 February 2011 Internet technology that fuels global business also empowers citizens View email in browser | Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend   Copyright (C) 2011 YaleGlobal Online All rights reserved.