Global Tech Companies and the War in Ukraine

Global Tech Companies and the War in Ukraine

Author: UCL Political Science November 10, 2022 Duration: 31:16
This week we ask: What has been the role of global tech companies during the war in Ukraine? And is better regulation needed?

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