The release of documents pertaining to the war in Afghanistan by WikiLeaks has been the reason for a fantastic deal of controversy. Though WikiLeaks maintains it would never release any data that could put soldiers in danger, the release of somewhat sensitive documents has continued. WikiLeaks has just posted a classified Cia report that discusses the U.S. role in exporting terrorism. The Central Intelligence Agency and also the Pentagon insist the report is basically harmless, but aren’t thrilled with its publication.
Top Secret Central Intelligence Agency file via WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks posted a CIA report on its site, according to CNN, which was previously classified. The report explores possible exporting of terrorism by the U.S. through foreign policy and other avenues. It is entitled “What if Foreigners see the United States as ‘Exporter of Terrorism?’”. It isn’t known how the document was obtained. You will find examples, of course. Irish Americans funding the IRA, and Jewish Americans funding Israeli terrorist groups, for example. The document is mostly about potential fallout. The primary concern is what could happen if other countries see the United States of America as an exporter of terrorism.
Red Cell, All in a day’s work
There is a group within the Cia called Red Cell. Essentially, they check out the flip side of anything the United States of America says or does. More or less, the job of Red Cell is to take a look at things from a different point of view. The CIA isn’t really happy with the leak. Neither is the Pentagon. The Cia knows the record isn’t threatening, however the Cia and also the Department of Defense want all of their materials back.
Founder of WikiLeaks inside unusual lawful dispute
Founder and editor of the website, Julian Assange, is no stranger to being at the center of controversy. Just lately, he was arrested in Sweden for rape. Since he wasn’t in Sweden at the time, the arrest was in absentia. The warrant was revoked by a judge the day after the charges were filed. Assange purports the charges were a smear conspiracy. He says that governments are after him. In Assange’s native land of Australia, he was convicted of hacking.
Further reading
CNN
edition.cnn.com/2010/US/08/25/WikiLeaks.central inteligence agency.release/?hpt=Sbin#fbid=QdDzKvaTDgY and wom=false
WikiLeaks
file.WikiLeaks.org/file/us-cia-redcell-exporter-of-terrorism-2010.pdf
