The Daily Why Low-Ranking Soldiers Have Access to Top Secret Documents
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Apr 21, 2023 Dave Philipps, a military correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the alarming case of Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old airman arrested for leaking top-secret military documents. They discuss how low-ranking personnel have sweeping access to classified information, particularly after the reforms post-9/11. The conversation touches on the fragile balance of trust within the military, the historical context of intelligence leaks, and the ongoing risks they pose to national security in an increasingly digital age.
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Discord Leak
- Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman, leaked classified military documents.
- He shared the information with an online gaming group on Discord.
JWICS and Leaks
- Post 9/11, intelligence agencies prioritized information sharing to prevent similar attacks.
- This led to the creation of JWICS, a classified network accessible to many, increasing vulnerability.
Chelsea Manning Leak
- In 2010, Chelsea Manning, a low-ranking army private, leaked classified documents to WikiLeaks.
- This was the largest leak of military secrets in US history and showed the new vulnerabilities of the interconnected system.