Wikileaks

In which Julian Assange didn't really answer my question.

The similar criticisms of the two men.

Reading the death certificates and autopsy reports of those killed in U.S. detention centers.

[read Part 1 here]

Though media and public interest in the organization has waned recently, WikiLeaks continues to publish a torrent of diplomatic and other sensitive material. In this essay, Shaun Randol argues that, from top to bottom, the anti-secrecy organization has permanently altered how international affairs are conducted: emboldened citizens worldwide can now act in arenas normally reserved for a powerful, elite few.

A review of Susan Rosenberg's 'An American Radical: Political Prisoner in My Own Country'

There has been a monumental increase in 'hack attacks' and breaches of data privacy at the world's major companies.

By Michael Busch. Originally published by our partner site, World Policy Blog.

Just like fellow blogger Ather Zia, my exuberance in responding to the call to share with readers the story I will be keenly watching in 2011 exceeded space allowances.

Six of The Mantle's bloggers tackle the question: what is the one story you are most interested in following in 2011? The answers, like the blogroll, vary in interest, region, and subject matter. Chinese environmentalism, Sudanese independence, and Arundhati Roy's political activism are just three of the topics that have our bloggers excited. Read on to learn more about what's on their radars for 2011.