What We Don’t Know About Russian Interference in the 2016 Election
Rather than being honest about Russian influence in 2016, Republican leaders are trying to enhance the legitimacy of their own president and party.
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Tensions Between Openness and Security Could Determine the Future of the Internet
If liberal-democratic countries don't do more to challenge trends toward authoritarian Web practices, the reigning view of the Internet may soon become far more restrictive.
Is the Census Bureau Prepared to Cope With Potential Cyber Attacks?
The 2020 census will be the first in the nation's history to be conducted electronically, which will also mean more potential for outside interference.
Assessing the Implications of the Department of Justice’s Indictment of 12 Russian Nationals
Despite President Vladimir Putin's promises to review the situation, no one expects that Russia will extradite the accused individuals, so why indict them at all?
Sixty Percent of Americans Believe Russia Interfered in the 2016 Election
New polling shows that the majority of Americans now believe Russia interfered in the last presidential election.
Assessing the Implications of a Potentially Dramatic NATO Summit
Donald Trump's continued criticism of the political and military alliance has member-states concerned, and could impact the president's first bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin.
The Lede, Issue #22: Alexandria Ocacio-Cortez’s Surprising Victory, the Ongoing War on Terror, Abortion Laws From State to State, and More
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Is There Any Real Economic Benefit to Hosting a World Cup?
We spoke with four economists about Russia's claims of a World Cup-related financial windfall. They were all skeptical.
PS Picks: Ken Bensinger Shows FIFA a Red
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
Viewfinder: Elephants Celebrate the World Cup in Thailand
Elephants participate in a football game to kick off the World Cup fever as part of an anti-gambling campaign at the ancient Thai city of Ayutthaya on June 13th, 2018.