Discussing the Cables

Several have asked, so here it is. I do want to discuss several topics related to the release of the Wikileaks cables on the blog, but I am holding off for now. There are considerations that I must work out before those discussions.

There are contributors who write on Information Dissemination with secrecy clearances, so how the content is discussed carries professional ramifications with the authors. There are also about 5,000 daily readers of Information Dissemination who have professional obligations related to classified materials, so how the content is discussed carries professional ramifications with at least half of my core audience as well.

I have requested guidance from several entities on how to proceed with Wikileaks related discussions, including Admiral Moynihan directly. There will be no citation of Wikileaks cables on Information Dissemination beyond what can be directly quoted from existing main stream press reporting until agreed upon guidelines are worked out. Many of the cables that I wish to discuss are very Navy centric topics, and will likely not be covered by the press directly. I believe some of these topics should be generally disseminated among professionals within this Navy community, as some very much do offer an opportunity for professional discussion.

That means simply following the lead of the main stream press is not a viable option long term. When I have more details regarding how Information Dissemination will deal with the Wikileaks cables issue, I will let you know.