Iranians on #SocialMedia

Holly Dagres

Washington, DC: Atlantic Council (2022), 40 pp.

ISBN 978-1-61977-126-0

"This report explores the social media habits of Iranian netizens and how the Islamic Republic is repressing the online space." (Publisher description)

Social media numbers and uses, 4
Commercial, cultural, and entertainment social media, 6
Sociopolitical social media, 12
How the government is fighting back, 20
Internet shutdowns, 24
Sanctions impact, 26
Controversial internet bill, 28
Can the internet "liberate" Iran? 31
Recommendations, 33

Topics:

Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship Internet Shutdowns

Countries:

Iran

Document Type:

Country Reports, Country Studies Discussion Papers, Policy Papers, Recommendations