New media and world politics

26 November 2009At this Lowy Institute talk held in Melbourne, Sam Roggeveen, editor of the Lowy Institute's influential political commentary site, The Interpreter, offers his perspectives on how new media is changing the world. Drawing on US presidential politics, recent events in Iran, China's online revolution and other contemporary international events, Roggeveen explores the implications of new media for governments, citizens and businesses.

Part 1

Part 2

Noticeboard

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