‘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 • April 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...

NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

Britney Omene, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2018

Whistleblowers, historians and advocates visit NYU Gallatin to discuss the ethics of whistleblowing and national security.

‘Snowden’ Sparks Privacy Debate

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer • September 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

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer • October 29, 2015

While leaking can serve the public interest, they must be tempered by not releasing person information.

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

Min-Wei Lee, Contributing Writer • October 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

March 12, 2014

The balance between collective security and personal freedom must be maintained.

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

December 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

April 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

March 10, 2013

Sen. Rand Paul filibustered John Brennan's nomination as the CIA director, but nowadays filibustering should not be utilized.

Patriot Act does not protect immigrant civil liberties

February 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

November 12, 2012

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