Category Archives: WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks, transparency, and the responsibilities of citizens

I keep reading about how the WikiLeaks fiasco is good for America because it forces our government to become more transparent to its citizens. One common refrain is, “We need to know what the government is doing in our name.” … Continue reading

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Julian Assange: The new kingmaker?

The rise of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks represents the rise of the non-state actor as a significant force on the world state. While historically such actors were terrorist groups, Assange and his website represent a new entry: that of the … Continue reading

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The closing in of the government has begun

The state department has taken the extraordinary step of disconnecting its own classified computer systems from the rest of the government’s classified computer network as a result of the WikiLeaks debacle. While this move will limit the number of people … Continue reading

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