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What We’re Learning From the Leaked Military Documents

Apr 13, 2023

David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the recent leak of classified Pentagon documents. He explains how these revelations expose sensitive information about the Ukraine war and U.S. espionage. Sanger discusses the military insights gained from the leaks, the risks they pose to diplomatic relations, and the potential advantages for adversaries like Russia. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of intelligence breaches and their far-reaching implications for national security.

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Intro

5min

Leaked Secrets: Military Insights from Discord

5min

Leaks, Cures, and Cold Cases

3min

Leaked Documents and Trust Erosion

12min

Military Leaks and Political Battles

4min

A week ago, the world discovered that dozens of classified documents from the American government had been leaked online, including highly sensitive information about Russia’s war in Ukraine and damaging revelations on American spying abroad.

David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The Times, explains the contents of the leak and what it might mean for the war.

Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

How the latest leaked documents are different from past breaches.
A quick guide to what the leaked U.S. intelligence documents say.

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