China’s Social Credit System

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 outside of China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a prominent role in the handling of the pandemic on a global level. The unquestioned power and influence of this organization created by the United Nations lead most governments around the world to shape their…

Americans, particularly low-income earners, report losing jobs due to pandemic but most are optimistic about getting them back Coronavirus is changing the world in unprecedented ways. Subscribe here for a daily briefing on how this global crisis is affecting cities, technology, approaches to climate change, and the lives of vulnerable…

While most of the world is occupied trying to manage the spread of the coronavirus, another frightening development is taking place at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. China, a known human rights abuser, is being given the power to influence the investigation of human…

By Aaron Kesel After the coronavirus caused China to shut down most of its businesses, and cities, the country is now striking back hard by releasing a digital currency and national blockchain. China’s central bank The People’s Bank Of China, began testing its new digital Yuan’s interface on April 14th…

Skip to comments. Coronavirus Crisis and the Loss of Personal Freedom The Institute for Religion & Democracy ^ | 23 April A.D. 2020 | Rick Plasterer Posted on 04/23/2020 12:26:09 PM PDT by lightman Spiritual nourishment is as vital as physical in the current crisis, as people deal with the…

While most of the world is occupied trying to manage the spread of the coronavirus, another frightening development is taking place at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. China, a known human rights abuser, is being given the power to influence the investigation of human…

Imagine not being able to escape online surveillance. The Internet of Things (IoT) is composed of technology that optimize our lives and is deployed in the thousands. However, the convenience these devices add to our lives comes at a cost—privacy. In 2019, China had more than 960 million IoT devices, many…

In Part 1 we looked at the reasons why questioning the coronavirus lockdown, despite the ever present allegation, does not demonstrate a callous disregard for human life. We are going to expand on why it doesn’t in this article. I am based in the UK so much of this discussion relates to…

China grapples with coronavirus falloutThe coronavirus pandemic has dealt a serious blow to China's efforts to become a global leader; Fox News National Security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from The Pentagon.Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.With over 39,000 American lives…

Emily de La Bruyère Contributor Emily de La Bruyère is co-founder of Horizon Advisory, a strategy consultancy focused on documenting the military, economic, and technological implications of China’s approach to global competition. Nathan Picarsic Contributor Nathan Picarsic is co-founder of Horizon Advisory, a strategy consultancy focused on documenting the military,…