Authoritarian government Quote by Ian Bremmer
“Authoritarian governments are now trying to ensure that the increasingly free flow of ideas and information through cyberspace fuels their economies without threatening their political power.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Global Risks Report, World Economic Forum, 2023
Governments seek to control internet benefits while exploiting its economic potential, balancing power and profit
In simple terms: Control internet while profit from it
Balance power and profit
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- media regulation
- civil society activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect free speech while fostering digital growth?
- What safeguards prevent power abuse in cyberspace?
Economic benefits may be limited by censorship and resistance