From ONI: “The recent political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa has thrown into focus the information shaping, events-based blocking, and counter-control activities undertaken by governments throughout the region. New research by the OpenNet Initiative shows that many of these activities are supported by Western filtering tools and services.” Read the OpenNet Initiative’s new report: “West Censoring East: The Use of Western Technologies by Middle East Censors, 2010-2011,” authored by Jillian York and Helmi Noman. A related Wall Street Journal item is here, but requires subscription/login.