Russian Firms Push Surveillance Tech In Central Asia

Russian technology companies are producing a vast array of new tools to help the Kremlin harness the internet and tighten control over internal dissent, according to an investigative report published by the New York Times. Having perfected these tools at home, Russian firms are now striving to export them to Central Asian states and other regions. In 2018, Russia’s failed attempt to curb the free flow of news and opinion on the Telegram social media platform revealed significant flaws in the Russian government’s ability to curb dissent.…