WikiLeaks and society - Shining a light in our dark corners

GOVERNMENT and private sector power-brokers who have recognised the challenge posed by organisations like WikiLeaks and Cryptome are probably appalled by the publication of classified documents on the Afghan war.

Yesterday America’s Defense Secretary Robert Gates said WikiLeaks is “morally guilty” over the release.

The publication may cause sleepless nights for some of those in public or international commercial life whose default position is assertive and aggressive secrecy.