This episode of The Security Distillery podcast takes a closer look at the current 2022 revolution in Iran. Discussing with Maya Rioux, Dr Babak Rezaeedaryakenari dissects the intersection of technology, security and dissent. He explains the securitisation of social media, the evolution of the role of new information technology, and the uses and misuses of these.
Dr Rezaeedaryakenari is a Senior Assistant Professor of International Relations at Leiden University. His expertise lies primarily in political violence and conflict dynamics, with a more recent focus on the intersection of mobilisation and repression.
Tune in to learn about Dr Rezaee’s take on the evolution of contemporary protests in Iran and the duality of the importance of social media access for both protestors and the Iranian regime, as well as the role private actors can have.
Hosted by: Maya Rioux
