As we learn through the study of history, important issues are never stagnant, but ever-changing based on many catalysts of the day. Today, the perspective Americans have of the Middle East, the culture, and, more specifically, the people is a major question. The negative connotations associated with these individuals is unfortunate, but undeniable.

During a cybersecurity panel on Tuesday, General Keith Alexander, currently the head of the NSA, said he will submit proposed legislation within in the next week to prevent journalists from reporting on NSA leaks regarding the depth and scope of surveillance programs and data collection.

Regardless of political position, everyone agrees Ukraine is in crisis of potentially international proportions.

Western corporate media reporting on Ukraine appears to focus attention on the protest movement, while failing to report all known facts. Without having all known facts on the table, there is a real risk of reaching the wrong conclusion, based on incomplete reporting.

Edward Snowden’s trove of documents acquired from the National Security Agency (NSA) has provided a blueprint for understanding the structure and design of intelligence agencies around the world. Thus far, a major theme among the Snowden leaks relate to how the NSA and GCHQ intercepts communication by monitoring phone calls, text messages, email, Internet history/activity, and even remotely accessing personal computers and mobile devices.