Nahal Toosi is POLITICO’s senior foreign affairs correspondent. She has reported on war, genocide and political chaos in a career that has taken her around the world. Her reported column, Compass, delves into the decision-making of the global national security and foreign policy establishment — and the fallout that comes from it.

In the age of digital communication, the fallout from the recent Signal group chat leak has captured the public's attention and prompted significant discussions about national security. This incident not only unveiled sensitive military discussions but also revealed how governmental entities manage crises in the public eye.