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Explainer 460: Jeffrey Goldberg has exited the war chat

The Foreign Desk

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Unintended Access: A Journalist in the War Planning Chat

This chapter delves into a major security breach in a messaging app used by senior U.S. officials, revealing how a journalist was accidentally included in discussions of military actions. The incident prompts a critical examination of communication protocols and the potential risks to national security, highlighting the casual attitude of powerful figures towards sensitive matters.

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