Presidential secrecy is best understood not as an expression of executive strength but as a sign of weakness and insecurity, according to a provocative new book on the subject. “When…
The Department of Defense has asked Congress to enact two expansive new provisions in the FY 2008 defense authorization act to help it restrict public access to information. One of…
Some notable new or newly-acquired publications include these (all pdf): “Physical Security Program,” Department of Defense Regulation 5200.08-R, April 9, 2007. “National Defense Intelligence College,” Department of Defense Instruction 3305.01,…
The unprecedented trial of two former officials of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, who are charged under the Espionage Act with unlawful receipt and disclosure of national defense information,…
(Updated Below) A federal court this week rejected a government proposal to restrict public access to evidence in the forthcoming trial of two former officials of the American Israel Public…