From Evgeny Morozov (at Foreign Policy), commenting on Sec. Clinton’s recent speech on the Internets. Dude hits it out the park. Money quote:
I’d say that instead of spending millions of dollars on another series of grants, why don’t they ship the entire State Department — along with all embassy staff — to new media training courses? Otherwise, they will continue shooting in the dark.
Good article, though I disagree with number 3. The Chinese already responded with their standard, “you hurt our feelings and our relationship hangs in the balance” response.
Criticizing China is a fine, fine line to walk and with no due respect the conservatives who spout off about the need for a “tough” stance on China they have no idea what they’re talking about and get away with it precisely because they have no responsibility or power.Report