Anonymous sources can become powerful tools of political manipulation - opinion

“A senior diplomatic official said,” “a security official says,” “a source familiar with the details claims,” and “those close to the minister believe.” We hear and read phrases like these almost every day. They are sometimes followed by dramatic revelations, but one detail is missing: Who exactly is speaking to us?

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