Politics & Government
The Paradox of Transparency in Counter-Terrorism Operations
Quick fact
Edward Snowden's 2013 leak of classified surveillance programs revealed the depth of the US's digital spying, sparking global debate and legal reforms—yet the intelligence community still maintains that such secrecy is essential for national security.
Why this is interesting
We trust governments to protect us, but we also want to watch them. How can we do both when the very tools meant to keep us safe must stay hidden?