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What’s missing from this article is that Nobu Iwatani previously worked for defense and foreign ministries in Japan. He is no “civilian”.
by ptenk 7y ago
What’s missing from this article is that Nobu Iwatani previously worked for defense and foreign ministries in Japan. He is no “civilian”.
- yorwba 7y agoThis is the same argument used by some to claim that Huawei is the extended arm of Chinese surveillance agencies (e.g. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20366883 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20366883 ) and I don't think it's very convincing. Work for the government once, lose civilian status forever?
- Jamwinner 7y agoThe revolving door between the two, at the very least, warrant closer scrutiny, even if they don't imply breathless accusation of corruption.
- simonh 7y agoThe fact he previously worked on a project for the military is mentioned in the article.
- nradov 7y agoYou don't get to redefine the word "civilian" to suit your politics. Merely working for a defense ministry doesn't make someone a member of the armed forces.