CORDIS Project
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This project examines the balance between secrecy and transparency in democratic governance. By developing a theory of democratic secrecy, it aims to clarify when secrecy is morally acceptable and how it can coexist with the public's right to know.
Transparency in politics is the mantra of democratic governance.
Should state secrecy, such as classified intelligence programs or closed-door political bargaining be abolished?
Despite its revered status, many feel that complete transparency would undermine effective functioning of governments.
Take the public responses to the Wikileaks disclosures: many of the disclosures were assessed favorably, but few people defended the idea of total transparency that inspired them.If both complete secrecy…
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