Free Speech Bites
Nigel Warburton spoke with Timothy Garton Ash for Index on Censorship's Free Speech Bites about the Free Speech Debate Project and global free speech standards.
George Orwell, Burma and the challenges of freedom
The 2013 Orwell Lecture was held in Burma at the Irrawaddy Literary Festival by Timothy Garton Ash.
Taming the gods: religion and politics
At the 2013 Jaipur Festival, Ian Buruma,Reza Aslan, Ahdaf Souief and Timothy Garton Ash in conversation with Shoma Chaudhury talk about the relationship between religion and politics and how to deal with religious threats to free speech.
The writer and the state
The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world.
Seen from India: Is Freedom of Expression under Threat in the Digital Age?
At the Invitation of Index of Censorship and the Editors Guild of India, Timothy Garton Ash joins Kirsty Hughes in a panel discussion in Delhi with Shri Ajit Balakrishnan, Shri Sunil Abraham and Ramajit Singh Chima.
William Dalrymple on the Jaipur Literary Festival
The historian and writer explains the reasoning behind author Salman Rushdie's no-show at the 2012 Jaipur Literary Festival.
Prashant Bhushan on a Kashmiri referendum
If the territorial dispute over Kashmir is not addressed through open debate, it may become "another Afghanistan", says the Indian supreme court lawyer.
‘Can self-regulation continue to remain a viable way forward for the Indian media?’
In a panel John Lloyd, T.R. Andhyarujina, Harish Salve and Daya Thussu discussed whether self-regulation can continue to remain a viable way forward for the Indian media.
Tarun Tejpal on investigative journalism and corruption in India
Indian journalist and writer Tarun Tejpal speaks about development and corruption in India, and the role of investigative journalism.
The Future of Free Speech
Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech.
A former British agent makes the case for whistleblowing.
Former British MI5 agent Annie Machon revealed, together with David Shayler, alleged criminal behaviour within the agency. In an interview with Sebastian Huempfer she speaks about the need for official channels through which whistleblowers can voice their concerns.
Libel and cybercrime laws in the Philippines
Filippino journalist Marites Vitug speaks about her experience being charged with libel for her investigative journalism, freedom of the press in the Philippines and the new cybercrime law.
Enabling internet access in Mexico
Aleph Molinari, Founder of Fundación Proacceso ECO, a Mexico based information and communication technologies for development, speaks to Brian Pellot about why the internet and access to technologies is a right and enables development.
Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison
One of the United Arab Emirate's most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country's leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind.
Defending Islam and free speech
FSD's Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club town hall debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims.
Eli Dourado on WCITLeaks’ moral approach to transparency
The WCITLeaks co-founder discusses how anonymous uploads to his website are shedding light on the upcoming World Conference on International Telecommunications.
