WikiLeaks, Secrets, and Lies
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange argues that greater transparency “creates a better society for all people.” But, perversely, Wikileaks' behavior will lead to greater secrecy – and worse decision-making – as every major power internalizes a key message: be careful what you commit to writing.
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SINGAPORE – The latest information dump from WikiLeaks offers fascinating insights into the workings of the US State Department that will keep foreign policy wonks and conspiracy theorists busy for months. Much of what has been reported is not “news” in the traditional sense, of course, but a series of embarrassing gaffes: truths that were never meant to be said aloud.