How China Equips the Islamic Republic to Repress Its People
The high-tech Torquemadas of Tiandy.
December 9, 2022
How China Equips the Islamic Republic to Repress Its People
The high-tech Torquemadas of Tiandy.
In its dedication to bringing totalitarianism into the 21st century, the Chinese Communist party has developed high-tech forms of surveillance using facial-recognition software, a vast system of “social credit,” and careful control over its subjects’ cellular phones. Even stricter and more invasive measures are applied to the Uyghurs of the northwestern part of the country. Beijing is also happy to export its innovations in tyranny to allies like Iran and Russia. Playing a key role in these advances is a nominally private company called Tiandy Technologies. Craig Singleton describes its activities:
December 9, 2022
Does Israel’s New Government Show That the “Tribes” Can Come Together?
A ḥaredi journalist sees hope for a more unified Israel.
Understanding the Supreme Court’s Latest Case about Religious Conviction and Same-Sex Marriage
The case of 303 Creative may be less than meets the eye—but it could still have a real impact.
Revisiting, and Rehabilitating, Science and Religion from the Perspective of 2022
“The God of the Abrahamic traditions is God the Creator. His nature has been taken to be inscribed in His works.”
A Piece of Ancient Ammunition with a Greek Inscription, Possibly Used in Fighting the Maccabees
“Victory for Heracles and Hauron.”