Tag Archives: Edward Snowden

No NSA Reform, No CIA Reform

Reflections on U.S. politics as an eternal talk show.

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Yes We Can: The NSA and Obama

Why is President Obama so permissive with regard to excesses of the U.S. intelligence apparatus?

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Liberty Vs. Safety: A False Choice

Why respecting rights and operating accountably makes security agencies more effective.

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Beyond NSA Spying: The Transatlantic Culture Gap

The Guardian op-ed by Stephan Richter and Jan Philipp Albrecht: What can be done to deter U.S. spying in Europe?

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NSA on Steroids: Georgia Republic’s Mass Surveillance

The Republic of Georgia offers an object lesson on the dangers of an out-of-control security apparatus.

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Pity the Germans!

Why can the U.S. military detain anyone worldwide for exercising press freedom?

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Shadows of Snowden Over the Atlantic Alliance

Beyond betrayal of trust, what about the NSA scandal worries Europe most?

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Data Privacy: When Angela Merkel Leads From Behind

How the German Chancellor turns big political crises into major reforms. After the NSA scandal, it’s data privacy.

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The Snowden Case: About More Than Leaking

Wherever one stands on the Snowden issue, it is high time to reassess the United States’ level of civic participation.

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Transatlantic Trade: Data Privacy First

How might the NSA scandal help the EU land a win on data privacy in trade talks with the United States?

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