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June 29, 2010

ABC News Didn't Do Its Homework on Russian Spying

 

 

ABC News acts shocked Russia's spying today is at Cold War levels. A 1992 Jane’s report shows if anything, CIS spying was on the increase over the Cold War era even then.

 

Here’s the link to my 2006 post that quotes the Jane's article as well as links to others showing Russia's increasing, not diminishing aggressive espionage posture.

 

Of course ABC News isn’t the only media outlet still left stuck in a half century-old state of denial about Russian intentions and capabilities. While the excuses have changed, the ignorance hasn’t, and that’s just sad for an alleged news organization.

 

ABC News and other old media prove to be about as teeming with competent Russophiles as the State Department. Maybe that’s why Americans have hit the reset button on the way they gather news.

 

 

Martin recently completed an internship with the London-based Henry Jackson Society and is presently working on his Master's in National Security Studies. He holds a BA in International Relations. Prior to his time in London, he spent several months in Washington, D.C., where he attended several events, toured the White House, Capitol, and Pentagon. He is a member of Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, the World Affairs Council, and United Nations Association.

Posted by Martin at June 29, 2010 12:28 AM

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