Country Snapshot
Explore our latest insights on digital rights and cybersecurity across Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Connectivity is a right. Let’s keep it safe.
At RIGHT TO CONNECT (RTC), our mission is clear: to advocate for and promote a safer civic space to connect. In an era where digital platforms are the primary arenas for discourse, assembly, and expression, the integrity of these spaces is under constant threat.
Our work spans the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia—regions currently navigating the front lines of digital transformation and regulatory flux. We provide this updated repository of data to serve as a vital resource for those defending the digital frontier.
Civic Space Protection
Identifying threats to online assembly and the digital tools that empower civil society.
Safe Connectivity
Analyzing cybersecurity frameworks to protect users from state-sponsored surveillance and malicious actors.
Policy Advocacy
Tracking legislative changes that impact encryption, data privacy, and the free flow of information.
Infrastructure Resilience
Assessing the stability and accessibility of the internet during times of political or social transition.
The following sections offer a modernized, data-driven look at the digital health of the countries within our regions of focus. Explore the regional status updates below to see how RTC is working to secure the digital future of the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.
