Chasing Edward Snowden: A Whistleblower's Hunt

This source documents the international manhunt for Edward Snowden after he leaked classified National Security Agency (NSA) documents. It details the risks Snowden took to meet journalists in Hong Kong, the US government's efforts to apprehend him, and the tense escape attempts with the help of WikiLeaks. The narrative highlights the legal and diplomatic challenges faced by Snowden and his allies, including the cancellation of his passport and the pressures put on various countries by the US. Ultimately, the source explains how Snowden gained temporary asylum in Russia, concluding with the strained US-Russian relations that persist due to this event.