Yet more evidence, via Wikileaks cables, of another country’s decision to acquiesce to U.S. copyright-reform demands. This time it’s Sweden, and the cables reveal a virtual checklist of demands, including the prosecution of the owners of the Pirate Bay. An enterprising political scientist could have a lot of fun putting together some comparative case studies on the outcomes of U.S. copyright lobbying in different countries. Or, say, adding to an existing study.

Speaking of which, back to grant-writing…