U.S. Does Damage Control After Intel Leak
Over the last several weeks highly classified U.S. Department of Defense documents have been leaked online. The contents include sensitive information surrounding the war in Ukraine, along with intelligence on America’s allies. The latter indicates the U.S. is spying on its partners around the globe in places such as South Korea, Israel, and Ukraine. In response the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the source of the leak which represents a threat to national security and is the most severe exposure of classified documents in nearly a decade.
What was leaked online?
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Videos
News Articles
Pentagon documents leak a risk to US national security, officials say
BBC NEWS
April 10, 2023
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65235121
Pentagon documents leak sparks US national security fears
ALJAZEERA
April 10, 2023
Leaked Pentagon documents provide rare window into depth of US intelligence on allies and foes
CNN
April 10, 2023
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/09/politics/pentagon-leaked-documents-us-spying-allies-foes/index.html
U.S. in crisis mode with allies after Ukraine intel leak
POLITICO
April 10, 2023
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/10/ukraine-intel-leak-00091229
US intelligence leak: what do we know about ‘top secret’ documents?
THE GUARDIAN
April 11, 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/11/us-intelligence-leak-what-do-we-know-about-top-secret-documents
The ongoing scandal over leaked US intel documents, explained
VOX
April 11, 2023
Opinion: Spying on friends – Seoul must demand swift US clarification, apology
The Korea Times
April 11, 2023
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2023/04/137_348825.html
Key takeaways from major US intelligence leak
THE HILL
April 9, 2023
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/3941419-key-takeaways-from-major-us-intelligence-leak/
Assessment
Writing: What is the significance of the leaked U.S. documents?
Debate: What is the best way to reduce future leaks?
Poll: Should the U.S. spy on its allies?
Short Answer: What are the ramifications of the leaked U.S. documents on the war in Ukraine?
News Quiz
True/False
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the source of the leak of U.S. documents. (T/F)
It is unclear who the source of the leak is considering millions of people had access to the content. (T/F)
There is concern that the leaked U.S. documents will bolster Russia’s propaganda campaign. (T/F)
Multiple Choice
Which one of the following countries had to deny that its intelligence service participated in protests opposing judicial reforms?
- Israel.
- South Korea.
- Ukraine.
- Russia.
How many U.S. documents were leaked?
- 15.
- 100.
- 224.
- 556.
Which of the following is a potential long-term impact of the leaked U.S. documents?
- It may lead to war between the U.S. and its partners.
- It may lead to an elimination of surveillance by the U.S.
- It may reduce cooperation between the U.S. and its allies.
- It may reduce commerce between the U.S. and its closest friends.
