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Singapore under the Pandemic: The Normalisation of Digital Authoritarianism

James Gomez 30/06/2023

The COVID-19 pandemic normalised digital authoritarianism in Singapore and shaped the city-state’s attitude and mindset towards state surveillance, writes James Gomez, Regional Director at the Asia Centre.

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Singapore under the Pandemic: The Normalisation of Digital Authoritarianism

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