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Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:36 AM

Published 11/03/2009 by Federal Computer Week

What does Twitter mean for foreign policy?

Experts say new media poses great opportunities for activists and some questions for governments

Defiant protests in the wake of Iranâ€™s disputed presidential election in June showed how tweets could help challenge the grip of authoritarian governments..

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