Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 24 (November 2021 - December 2021)
Russia Is A Terrorist State: Part 2 (2000s)
Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 24 (November 2021 - December 2021)
“Demonstration in defense of the Memorial Association” by Tomasz Molina under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In November and December 2021, several significant events occurred that touched upon the themes of media influence, international tensions, and human rights issues. While there were no specific developments directly involving WikiLeaks or Julian Assange during this period, other noteworthy events unfolded around the world.
The controversial Fox News host Tucker Carlson continued to generate attention and criticism for his rhetoric. Media outlets like The Atlantic highlighted his stirring up of hatred towards America and his self-loathing international tourism, which drew attention to the impact of his statements on public discourse.
Reality Winner, the NSA whistleblower, spoke out against The Intercept after spending four years in jail. She expressed bitterness, anger, and rage towards the publication for their handling of her case.
Geopolitical tensions escalated in Eastern Europe, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine. NATO and the US warned about the possibility of Russian aggression in Ukraine, demanding guarantees and raising concerns about the potential expansion of nuclear weapons. Russia, in turn, warned some US diplomats to leave by January 31.
Disinformation about COVID-19 was studied, revealing how Russian and Chinese narratives evolved during the pandemic. The impact of social media posts by Capitol rioters on sentencing decisions also became apparent, highlighting the influence of online platforms on real-world consequences.
Human rights issues were also in focus during this period. Russia ordered the closure of the human rights group Memorial, prompting international outcry and legal actions to halt the execution of this decision by the European Court of Human Rights. The liquidation of the International Memorial and the Human Rights Center Memorial were seen as concerning developments, drawing attention to Russia's human rights record.
Throughout November and December 2021, the events unfolding globally highlighted the power of media figures, the complexities of international relations, and the ongoing struggles for human rights. While WikiLeaks and Julian Assange were not central to these specific events, the broader context in which they operated continued to shape public discourse and raise important questions about transparency, free speech, and the protection of human rights.
Written in part in collaboration with ChatGPT on June 5, 2023
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Sources for Profile In Focus | Wikileaks - Part 25 (November 2021 - December 2021):
Tucker Carlson Is Stirring Up Hatred of America – The Atlantic November 2, 2021
Tucker Carlson’s Self-Loathing International Tourism – The Atlantic November 6, 2021
THE BAD GUYS ARE WINNING – The Atlantic November 15, 2021
NATO chief says allies must prepare for the worst in Ukraine – AP News November 30, 2021
Blinken says Russia could move on Ukraine ‘on short order’ – AP News December 1, 2021
Putin demands NATO guarantees not to expand eastward – AP News December 1, 2021
Russia warns NATO against moving nuclear weapons east – AP News December 1, 2021
Russia warns some US diplomats will have to leave by Jan 31 – AP News December 1, 2021
As Russia’s Balkan Allies Toy With War, Kosovo Banks on U.S. Protection – Newsweek December 9, 2021
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings – AP News December 11, 2021
Free Speech Is Not a Crime! – Green Party USA December 11, 2021
Far-right using COVID-19 theories to grow reach, study shows – AP News December 17, 2021
Toughest sentence yet for any Capitol rioter: over 5 years – AP News December 17, 2021
In milestone deal, Proud Boy pleads guilty in Capitol riot – AP News December 22, 2021
Russia orders closure of human rights group Memorial – DW December 28, 2021
Russia shuts Memorial Human Rights Centre in ‘one-two punch’ – Reuters December 29, 2021