Published Dec 17, 2024
From the Vault: “The 75th Anniversary of the CIA” – with former Director Robert Gates
In this exclusive episode, former CIA Director Robert Gates delves into the agency's 75-year history, sharing personal reflections on its evolving leadership dynamics, strategic adaptations to global challenges, and the critical shifts from a Soviet-focused intelligence to tackling modern threats.

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