Author Archive
Ideas
DHS Alters Immigrant ‘Risk-Assessment System’ to Recommend Detention Every Time
The system takes in information about an immigrant—criminal history, work status, likelihood of fleeing—and suggests whether to detain or release them.
Policy
‘Indo-Pacific’ Is the Trump Administration’s New Name for Asia
Why it matters: Chinese media and leaders pay a lot of attention to fine details like this.
Science & Tech
Here’s How Countries Like China, Russia Control Online Dissent
Look at the physical systems that make up internet infrastructure, and you find a network that is a lot more centralized than you might think.
Science & Tech
China Warns Its Soldiers: Wearable Tech Could Leak Secrets
The Chinese military said fitness trackers and watches could send private and strategic data to hackers who've gained access to the vulnerable devices.
Threats
A Map of All the Countries That Now Have Al-Qaeda Affiliated Terrorist Groups
The latest group to join the list is Nigeria’s Boko Haram. By Nikhil Sonnad
