Wikileaks Media Monitor Report Released

CPD's Media Monitor Report on Wikileaks: America's Cablegate covers the effects of the staggered release of nearly 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables which began in late 2010.

In his report, David McDougall, discusses the news coverage surrounding the released diplomatic cables and the unflattering comments and opinions that were made public by the media organization, Wikileaks. The consensus surrounding political and diplomatic fallout of the release of the diplomatic cables, to the United States, was considered "embarrassing but not damaging." McDougall goes on to highlight that regardless of the assessment, damage has been done resulting in strained relations and marred diplomatic reputations. Beyond strained relations, the cables have also shown the vulnerability of information networks and raised questions about the access to and freedom of information to global media and the public.

To read the report in its entirety and view articles collected about Wikileaks from around the world, click here.