Wikileaks and The Guardian: freedom of the press or reckless information release?
One of the publications that received the 50,000 classified diplomatic cables from Wikileaks was U.K. newspaper The Guardian. Some have wondered if the publication is playing a part in what they charge is Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s “anti-Americanism.” Is the leak a shining example of freedom of the press, or a dangerous and damaging action?
We’re joined by Ian Black, editor from The Guardian, and Daniel Korski, senior policy fellow for the European Council on Foreign Relations.
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