War of information

War of information

From Media Indonesia

Some experts say that information control is a precondition for global domination. Wiretapping is, in fact, a method to gain information by illegal means. It is only legalized by countries in government institutions, such as intelligence agencies or its secret services.

In the case of wiretapping the Indonesian Embassy by Australia, such methods incur a breach of ethics in international relations, which can certainly disturb diplomatic ties.

Indonesia, for instance, may counter-tap the Australian Embassy in Jakarta in this "war" for information. The one that secures accurate information faster, particularly on strategic matters, will eventually gain material "power".

This war will, of course, affect the foreign policies of the two nations in regards bilateral relations.

WORO SEMBODHRO Yogyakarta