Secrecy

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Kremlin eyes US intelligence leak, questions authenticity

Global Security

There are still lots of unknowns about a leaked trove of classified US intelligence information. Secrets about Russia’s war in Ukraine made their way online, then, eventually, into the news. The incident has been embarrassing for the Pentagon and the White House. In Russia, officials at the Kremlin and media commentators are all paying close attention. 

Harvey Weinstein

How Harvey Weinstein used nondisclosure agreements to silence his accusers

Culture
French President Francois Mitterrand raises his cap as he goes for a walk in the streets of Chateau-Chinon in 1995.

French politicians have a long history of keeping their serious illnesses secret

Global Politics
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a C-17 military aircraft from Malta bound for Tripoli, Libya October 18, 2011.

The perils of conducting public diplomacy on private email

Conflict
The World

Pentagon paves way for ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal

Conflict & Justice
The World

Dissecting the ‘Lost’ finale

Arts, Culture & Media

Spoiler Alert!

We discuss the end of ‘Lost’ with David Itzkoff, reporter for The New York Times. He has heard from a lot of fans and finds that reactions are divided. We want to hear from you! What did you think of the ending?

The World

Takeouts: repealing ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell;’ the French Open starts

Global Politics

Washington Takeout: Congress could vote to repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ this week. Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich explains why Congress and the Pentagon are butting heads about whether now is the right time to make this change. Sports Takeout: Venus Williams won her opening match in The French Open, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin recaps the first day’s […]

Bradley Manning Found Not Guilty of Aiding the Enemy

Conflict & Justice

The soldier at the center of the Wikileaks scandal has been acquitted of aiding the enemy by a court martial. But Army Private Bradley Manning was found guilty of espionage, computer fraud and theft.

Comparing the Manning and Snowden Cases

Conflict & Justice

Bradley Manning is on trial for a massive leak of classified documents to WikiLeaks. Edward Snowden is the former CIA employee who’s in the news now for admitting he leaked documents revealing the government’s surveillance of phone and Internet records.

Magician Jeff McBride and his Clone

Culture

The intrigue of magicians stealing each other’s secrets is as old as the art of magic itself. But today, the hyper-connectivity of the world has made ripping off tricks a hundred times easier and a million times faster. It’s a huge intl business, and once again the prime violator of intellectual property rights is China.