Published Oct 1, 2008

Intelligence and the Presidential Elections I

Former CIA station chief Burton Gerber delves into the complexities of modern U.S. intelligence, outlining the evolving challenges of terrorism and hostile states, while advocating for ethical reforms and strategic counterintelligence to secure national interests.

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Future Intelligence ChallengesBurton Gerber discusses the evolving threats faced by the U.S. intelligence community, focusing on terrorism, proliferation organizations, and hostile states. He underscores the challenges in penetrating these targets and the need for strategic intelligence efforts.

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