"In Conversation" Series
Lecturer:
Dr. Netanel (Nati) Flamer (Bar Ilan University)
Title:
The Unclassified Secret: A Challenge to Handle or an Inevitable Cost of Democracy?
Abstract:
The Hamas attack on October 7 was formulated based on intelligence gathered by the terrorist group in advance, a significant proportion of which was unclassified civic or non-strictly classified military information. This reflects a broader phenomenon defined as “unclassified secrets” – information which, while not classified, nevertheless holds considerable or even critical value to an adversary. To establish guidelines to deal with this phenomenon, its complexity has to be acknowledged. Due to the open availability of such information, any means of controlling it will require a nuanced approach that balances democratic concerns about freedom of information and the public’s right to know with security needs.
Location:
Eilan Hall, Feldman Building, Second Floor, Edmond Safra Campus.