Much has been made in the last month of Twitter's unexpected role in Iran's ongoing political upheaval. The social-networking tool became the de facto method of communication among those protesting Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's questionable re-election, in the process earning widespread accolade for giving voice to the people.
Twitter's enabling role in Iran dovetailed quite closely with American foreign policy interests, allowing Washington to maintain a plausible distance as foment was spread across the Islamic Republic. It is not always the case, however,...
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