google-ideas
A Google department described as an internal committee of expert theoreticians and practitioners, led by Jared Cohen, focused on the intersection of technology and global political strategy.
1 chapter across 1 book
When Google Met Wikileaks (2014)Julian Assange
The chapter details Julian Assange's encounter with Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen of Google, highlighting the intersection of Silicon Valley technology with U.S. geopolitical interests. It explores how Google Ideas, led by Cohen, emerged from political and intelligence circles to influence global communication and diplomacy. The chapter contextualizes WikiLeaks' role in exposing U.S. diplomatic secrets that contributed to the Arab Spring uprisings, illustrating the complex interplay between technology, power, and political upheaval.