Iranians on #SocialMedia
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
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
