Internet Freedom and American Foreign Policy: A New Path Forward

Internet communications technologies have become an extension of civil society and a key tool for dissidents and human rights activists. Yet authoritarian regimes also use these new technologies to censor dissident activity, infringe on human rights, and target political opponents. The U.S. government has struggled to grapple with this new reality. America needs an Internet freedom agenda.

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) conducted a major study designed to provide in-depth analysis to policymakers and fill critical knowledge gaps in the integration of Internet technologies with foreign policy objectives. If offered concrete, implementable policy recommendations designed to increase U.S. activity to build international norms promoting Internet freedom while protecting American security interests.

Grant Amount:

$200,000

Start Date:

December 2010

End Date:

September 2011

Grant ID:

21738