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Monthly Archives: July 2014
A possible Putin strategic apology
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
Posted in statesmanship, strategy, transparency, war
Tagged Donetsk, Government of Ukraine, President Putin, Putin, Russia, Tom Nichols, Ukraine, United States, Vladimir Putin
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How Snowden’s naivety has harmed the NSA in his own words.
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
Posted in Government, statesmanship, strategy
Tagged Edward Snowden, Guardian, National Security Agency, NSA, Osama Bin Laden, Snowden, United States, Zero Dark Thirty
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Privacy and the political good.
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
Posted in censorship, corruption, privacy, strategy
Tagged Edward Snowden, Freedom of speech, National Security Agency, privacy, Security, state, Surveillance, United States
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