The National Security Agency whistle-blower has written a book exploring his role in mass surveillance and the “crisis of conscience” that led to his actions.
Tag: Classified Information and State Secrets
Australia Calls on China to Release Detained Writer
Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Yang Hengjun, a Chinese-born Australian, should be released “if he is being detained for his political views.”
British Leaks Describe Trump’s ‘Act of Diplomatic Vandalism’ on Iran Deal
The leaks have set off a bitter dispute over press freedoms as the police warned of criminal consequences for the publication that published them.
Julian Assange Is Suffering Psychological Torture, U.N. Expert Says
The United Nations special rapporteur on torture accused Britain, Sweden and the United States of persecuting the WikiLeaks founder and said he should not be extradited.
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen N.S.A. Tool Wreaks Havoc
American cities are being hijacked with an N.S.A. cyberweapon that has already done billions of dollars in damage overseas. The N.S.A. will say nothing.
Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues
The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces 17 counts in a superseding indictment over his role in obtaining and publishing classified documents in 2010.
Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues
The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces 17 new counts in a superseding indictment over his role in publishing classified documents in 2010.
Sweden Reopens Rape Case Against Julian Assange
The authorities are resuming an investigation into an old assault accusation against the WikiLeaks founder. That could complicate U.S. efforts to extradite him.
As Far Right Rises, a Battle Over Security Agencies Grows
A struggle in Austria over control of sensitive institutions of the state, including its intelligence agency, threatens to redefine Europe’s postwar democracies.
U.K. Police Decline to Investigate Leak That Led to Minister’s Firing
According to the police, a leak from Britain’s National Security Council that led to the dismissal of the defense secretary did not amount to a crime.