‘We need peace’: M23 war displaces DRC residents yet again
For thousands of people in the eastern DRC, displacement in the latest M23 onslaught is another test of survival.
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Interview Feature – Europe and War: A Conversation with Alain Finkielkraut
Petar Popović engages in dialogue with the philosopher Alain Finkielkraut on the wider implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war
South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?
Review – Chip War
This timely and articulate account of the semiconductor industry brings to life the historical, geopolitical, and economic significance of the rise of the chip.
Interview – Marlene Laruelle
Marlene Laruelle describes how historical conceptions can act as a lens to analyse contemporary developments in Russia and its global political interactions.
Familiar faces, concerns linger ahead of Sierra Leone’s June vote
Ahead of the June 24 poll, a rematch of the 2018 vote, identity issues and economic stagnation are also on the ballot.
‘So trapped’: A young Iraqi driver’s costly taxi to nowhere
A 24-year-old in Erbil juggles the cost of supporting his family while maintaining his only source of income.
Navigating cybersecurity in the age of remote work
In this Help Net Security interview, Jay Chaudhry, CEO at Zscaler, talks about connecting and securing remote employees and their devices to access organizational resources from any location. He discusses the potential risks of remote VPN access, the i…
A Roadmap for Becoming a Penetration Tester in 2023
Few areas of cybersecurity measure up against penetration testing in terms of importance and excitement. This activity boils down to finding flaws in computer systems so that organizations can address them proactively and forestall real-world attacks. A pentester worth their salt should have outstanding tech skills, be a social engineering guru, and have enough confidence […]
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How Putin’s penchant for jail jargon changed Russia
Growing up in St Petersburg, Russia’s leader was fascinated with prison songs and sambo, a form of wrestling.