John of Battle

Theory, ‘truthers’, and transparency: Reflecting on knowledge in the twenty-first century

“…56 Frequent communication and increased openness between the European powers allowed for more peaceful interaction and, for a while, a more stable international system. 57 In the second half of the 20 th century, transparency was especially important in the emergence of security cooperation, helping to increase confidence by reducing the possibilities for 'cheating'. 58 It was central to arms control agreements, which involved various 'verification' measures to ensure compliance.…”