Intelligence in Transition
Robert discusses the significant shift in intelligence priorities following the Cold War, highlighting how he successfully engaged senior policy officials to identify their intelligence needs. He reveals that a substantial portion of these requirements were economic, showcasing a broader understanding of national security. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adapting to a post-Soviet world and the cultural changes within the agency as it moved away from a Cold War focus.In this clip
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“The 75th Anniversary of the CIA” – with former Director Robert Gates
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