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The Moscow Rules is a 2019 novel about the Cold War written by Antonio and Jonna Mendez, two of the most decorated CIA officers. Through their command of language and compelling narratives, Jonna and Tony Mendez capture the innovation of CIA operations that occurred at the core of America’s adversary. (Staff Photo by Nicole Chiarella)

‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA

Written by two decorated CIA officers, “The Moscow Rules” provides insight into the tactics carried out by the CIA during the Cold War.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief Apr 22, 2020

Editor’s Note: The facts presented in “The Moscow Rules” were not independently verified by WSN. The following is a review of the book as it is presented. In the chaos...

Thomas Drake, who was indicted under the Espionage Act for disclosing classified documents in 2010, speaks at a panel discussion about whistleblowing at Gallatin on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

Britney Omene, Contributing Writer Oct 18, 2018
Whistleblowers, historians and advocates visit NYU Gallatin to discuss the ethics of whistleblowing and national security.
Joseph Gorden Levitt stars in Oliver Stone’s new feature film “Snowden” based on the story of Edward Snowden, former employee of the CIA.

‘Snowden’ Sparks Privacy Debate

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer Sep 19, 2016
In the new biopic about Edward Snowden, director Oliver Stone leads a chilling inquiry into the concept of privacy in America.
Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2015
While leaking can serve the public interest, they must be tempered by not releasing person information.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up for the Cold War film “Bridge of Spies,” a retelling of the 1960 U-2 incident between the United States and Soviet Russia.

Tom Hanks stars in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’

Min-Wei Lee, Contributing Writer Oct 19, 2015
Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Bridge of Spies" offers a consummately grim look into the intricacies of the Cold War, starring Tom Hanks as the righteous insurance lawyer who unwillingly finds himself lost in the intricacies of espionage.
Intelligence capabilities must heed individual liberties

Intelligence capabilities must heed individual liberties

Mar 12, 2014
The balance between collective security and personal freedom must be maintained.
Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Dec 5, 2013
The intensifying crisis of public higher education is both morally and politically relevant for private university students who, faced with massive debt, must structure their life choices around the whims of the market.
CIA political bribery proves unsurprising

CIA political bribery proves unsurprising

Apr 30, 2013
The CIA has been discovered to be funneling millions into the Afghan government, wasting resources for a futile course.
Filibuster is abused in modern politics

Filibuster is abused in modern politics

Mar 10, 2013
Sen. Rand Paul filibustered John Brennan's nomination as the CIA director, but nowadays filibustering should not be utilized.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

Patriot Act does not protect immigrant civil liberties

Feb 14, 2013
The Patriot Act is a glaring infringement upon the most fundamental values that shaped our nation.
Petraeus scandal casts shadow on foreign affairs

Petraeus scandal casts shadow on foreign affairs

Nov 12, 2012
Questions of convenient timing have begun to rise as Petraeus’s extramarital affair has become public.

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