Japan's Second Capital: Why It's Needed and Who's in the Running

Japan is preparing a second capital capable of temporarily replacing Tokyo in the event of earthquakes or other emergencies. Osaka is the favorite, but Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Hiroshima are also competing. At stake are national security, investment, infrastructure, and new balances of power...
Cybercrime: UN approves first resolution against cybercrime

The UN has unanimously approved the first international treaty against cybercrime, focused on child pornography and money laundering. However, criticism is coming from human rights activists and technology companies, concerned about the implications on privacy and…