Trump named a loyalist to head intelligence. Will Richard Grenell eliminate dissent? Brent Durbin - February 24, 2020 The incoming director of national intelligence will have a limited tenure
Trump just de-escalated in the Middle East. Here’s why we shouldn’t be surprised. Andrew Payne - January 10, 2020 In an election year, presidents don’t want U.S. troops in harm’s way
Dan Coats just resigned as Director of National Intelligence. Here’s why that matters. Michael Poznansky - July 30, 2019 Whoever succeeds him almost certainly will be a less independent voice.
Trump revoked John Brennan’s security clearance. The long-term consequences may be dire. Michael Poznansky - August 20, 2018 When President Trump revoked former CIA director John Brennan’s security
Trump’s stance toward Russia isn’t appeasement. It may be even worse. Eric Grynaviski - July 17, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/segments/trump-putin-address-election-interference/2018/07/16/baff2fa8-890e-11e8-9d59-dccc2c0cabcf_video.html President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on
This is what will happen if Trump brings back secret prisons Kathryn Sikkink and Averell Schmidt - February 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53738" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The seal of the CIA is
This is why the push for transparency may have cost Clinton the election Joshua Rovner - November 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50152" align="aligncenter" width="960"] FBI Director James Comey testifies under
Why U.S. intelligence is right about Iran Joshua Rovner - April 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23664" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] A Sept. 27, 2009 satellite
When do countries respond to terrorism with torture? Justin Conrad, James Piazza, James Walsh, and Courtenay Conrad - January 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19948" align="alignnone" width="620"] CIA Director John Brennan during a
Effective oversight of the CIA depends on Congress Tobias Gibson - December 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18907" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (FP PHOTO/SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] In
Why the CIA should want more congressional oversight, not less Michael Colaresi - December 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18948" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan
Droning on: Thoughts on the Rand Paul “talking filibuster” - March 7, 2013 Sen. Rand Paul has just completed his nearly thirteen hour
Drone Links Andrew Rudalevige - February 7, 2013 John Brennan's confirmation hearing has just started - it's over