I'm sure this will bring me lots of downvotes, but I actually applaud these tactics. Helping people in oppressive regimes to communicate freely with each other is one of the more humanitarian actions the US can take, and this sort of connectivity is critical in allowing people a degree of freedom even under totalitarian governments. Truly repressive regimes are out there, and without foreign interference and investment people might not have any access to dissenting views.
As an example, look at the recent article from HN about Romania's brutal dictatorship.[1] VoA helped to play a major role by inspiring hope and providing alternative viewpoints within an oppressive system.
Efforts like this (bringing internet connectivity and alternative service to oppressive regimes which filter internet access) are the VoA of our times.
As an example, look at the recent article from HN about Romania's brutal dictatorship.[1] VoA helped to play a major role by inspiring hope and providing alternative viewpoints within an oppressive system.
Efforts like this (bringing internet connectivity and alternative service to oppressive regimes which filter internet access) are the VoA of our times.
[1] http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26838177