Social Media in Haiti – how much is it really helping

Posted on January 29, 2010 by admin

In the devastating aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti on 12 January, media outlets have been buzzing about the use of social media in the relief efforts.  Social media has revolutionized how people communicate with each other around the globe … Read More →

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The rise of online gaming in the Middle East

Posted on January 19, 2010 by admin

In keeping with this week’s theme of video games in the Middle East, it has become hard to ignore the browser-based game Travian.  This game is a massive multiplayer game where the user plays as one of three factions of … Read More →

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Iran’s nascent, government-controlled video game industry

Posted on January 12, 2010 by J. J. Tolochko

People the world over have become well acquainted with the Iranian government’s draconian censorship policies regarding domestic use of the internet.  In the wake of the country’s most recent elections, the international press heralded the use of Twitter to mobilize … Read More →

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