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Verify, then trust
The Economist (blog) ONE of the many outcomes of Edward Snowden's leaks was to confirm what security researchers had long nervously joked about—that Western intelligence agencies spend a great deal of time and money trying to undermine the cryptographic software that … |
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Chinese? You're not welcome
The Economist (blog) But after rumours emerged earlier this year of Chinese espionage at NASA Dr Bolden imposed a blanket ban on visitors from China, as well as from Burma, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Uzbekistan. It is hard to fathom what secrets … US scientists boycott Nasa conference over China ban 2013-10-05 U.S. scientists boycott NASA conference |
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Israel's armed forces are shifting emphasis from mechanised warfare toward air …
The Economist Air force commanders praise rapid-reaction units that make use of fighter jets, drones, intelligence and cyber–warfare. They stress that operations using such forces cause fewer casualties and thus reduce the risk that a conflict will escalate. A … |
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Is the risk of cyber–warfare overrated?
The Economist Economist Debates adapt the Oxford style of debating to an online forum. The format was made famous by the 186-year-old Oxford Union and has been practised by heads of state, prominent intellectuals and galvanising figures from across the cultural … |