Monthly Archives: July 2014

A possible Putin strategic apology

Posted on July 21, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

    Some commentators suggest that Mr. Putin is in a difficult position and will find it impossible to explain this event or save face. See for example Tom Nichols excellent piece Panic in Red Square.[1] I believe that reputation … Continue reading →

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How Snowden’s naivety has harmed the NSA in his own words.

Posted on July 20, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

For many people, the NSA’s arguments against Snowden appear hollow as they lack a smoking gun. The NSA has not provided any evidence that the leaks have damaged their ability to collect intelligence and deal with terrorist threats. For some … Continue reading →

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Privacy and the political good.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

What is missing from the debate on privacy, in general, and the debate over state surveillance, in particular, is the question of the political good either defended or promoted by constraining surveillance and protecting privacy. What is the political good … Continue reading →

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