digital authoritarianism

  1. Microsoft Azure and Israeli Surveillance: Uncovering Tech’s Role in Human Rights Violations

    A sweeping investigation into Israel’s use of Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform has ignited an intense debate over the role of global tech giants in international surveillance and modern conflict. According to a report jointly published by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call, leaked...
  2. Israel’s Use of Microsoft Azure for Palestinian Surveillance Sparks Global Debate

    Israel’s sweeping surveillance campaign targeting Palestinian communications has ignited fierce debate following revelations that the country’s security apparatus relies heavily on Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure to store and analyze vast quantities of call data. Investigative reporting...
  3. Pakistan’s Digital Rights Crisis: Crackdown on Free Speech and Human Rights Under PECA 2025

    Pakistan’s ongoing contest between authority and civil liberty took center stage on July 17, as the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and the European Union convened a high-profile national roundtable in Islamabad. This event, triggered by deepening anxiety over draconian restrictions...