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Analogies of Violence in Rabbinic Literature

The so-called chapter on the wayward son (ben sorer u-moreh) is a foundational and popular text for study in rabbinic schools of learning, wherein the ancient rabbis grappled with a severe biblical

“The Daughters of Israel”

This article recovers the history of the term “the daughters of Israel” (b’not yisrael) from its earliest usage in biblical passages and second temple sources to its appearance in late

The Logic of Ministerial Selection

Does the kind of electoral system affect the type of members of parliament appointed to the cabinet in a parliamentary system? The literature on electoral reform has investigated many political

Fishing for sustainability

Recent policy moves by the Chinese government encouragingly point to a new focus on the long-term sustainability of global fish stocks, Tabitha Mallory writes.

China’s distant water fishing industry

This article examines China’s distant water fishing industry, with a focus on China’s bilateral fisheries access agreements in Africa. The article argues that China largely conforms to international norms and

Preparing for the Ocean Century

This article uses Chinese-language resources to discuss the development of China’s comprehensive ocean development strategy and the formation of civilian institutions to govern oceans as China prepares for the ocean

Fisheries subsidies in China

As the world’s largest producer of wild catch, China’s fishing activities have a significant impact on the sustainability of not only domestic but also global fish stocks. China also provides

Who is hacking U.S. election databases and why are they so difficult to identify?

This summer has been rife with news of election-related hacking. Last month it was the Democratic National Committee; this week, voter election databases in Illinois and Arizona. The FBI has

Trolling Scholars Debunk the Idea That the Alt-Right’s Shitposters Have Magic Powers

Asserting that alt-right “trolls” were a deciding factor in Trump’s victory minimizes the broader trends that amplified their influence.