Is Julian Assange the Next Daniel Ellsberg?
- 9 years ago
Is Julian Assange the Next Daniel Ellsberg?
Centre for International Governance Innovation - The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
With the media firestorm created by the content of WikiLeaks' release of US diplomatic cables, a corresponding debate over the future of diplomacy and the prevention of other leaks has also taken place. While many commentators agree that the cables have portrayed the US foreign service in a positive light, others argue that the potential for future leaks will make diplomacy more secretive, and ultimately less effective.
Centre for International Governance Innovation - The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
With the media firestorm created by the content of WikiLeaks' release of US diplomatic cables, a corresponding debate over the future of diplomacy and the prevention of other leaks has also taken place. While many commentators agree that the cables have portrayed the US foreign service in a positive light, others argue that the potential for future leaks will make diplomacy more secretive, and ultimately less effective.