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June 23, 2017

In My Own Words

June 23, 2017

The Rising Tensions Between America and Russia Over Syria

I'm Jack Keane, retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and a member of The Cipher Brief network. A U.S. jet shot down a Syrian warplane that was dropping bombs near U.S. led, anti-ISIS fighters in Syria. In response, Russia has threatened to target U.S. and coalition aircraft flying over Syria east of the Euphrates River. So what does this escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Russia mean? Here's my perspective, In My Own Words, no holds barred. 
June 23, 2017

From The Cipher Brief Daily

June 23, 2017

The Cipher Brief Daily Podcast

Get a daily rundown of the top security stories and previews of the exclusive content available on The Cipher Brief.
June 18, 2017

15 Minutes

June 18, 2017

Sandy Grimes on the Rick Ames Mole Hunt

15 Minutes is an interview podcast with the biggest names in the global security space. From 1985 to 1994, CIA officer Aldrich Ames was actually a spy for the Soviets. At the time of his arrest in ’94, he had compromised more CIA assets than any other mole in history. This week, The Cipher Brief’s Leone Lakhani spends 15 minutes with former CIA officer Sandy Grimes, who was instrumental in uncovering Ames. She had worked beside him as a young officer with the CIA’s Soviet bloc division. Here, she shares her personal experiences with Ames and why she believes he was such a valuable Soviet target.
June 11, 2017

15 Minutes

June 11, 2017

Scott Carpenter on Using Technology to Stay Safe Online

There’s seldom a day that we don’t hear about cyber attacks, hacks, and how governments and the general public should protect against cyber threats or criminals. One company says its mission is to use technology to do just that: keep people safe online. The company’s called Jigsaw. It’s a technology incubator created by Google. But how do they do it? The Cipher Brief’s Leone Lakhani spends 15 minutes with Jigsaw’s Managing Director Scott Carpenter to find out.
June 6, 2017

In My Own Words

June 6, 2017

How Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Affects U.S. Forces

I’m Jack Keane, retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and a member of The Cipher Brief network. This week we saw many Arab states sever ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Qatar is a key U.S. ally, with more than 10,000 American troops stationed at military bases in Doha. So what does this mean for the United States? Here’s my perspective In My Own Words, no holds barred.
June 4, 2017

15 Minutes

June 4, 2017

Ali Soufan on the Death of Bin Laden & Rise of ISIS

15 Minutes is an interview podcast with the biggest names in the global security space. This week, The Cipher Brief's Suzanne Kelly spends 15 Minutes with Ali Soufan. Ali is a former FBI special agent, who recently wrote The Anatomy of Terror: From the Death of Bin Laden to the Rise of the Islamic State. What's unique about the book is that he wrote it like a novel, to bring the readers into the world of Bin Laden and help them better understand it. So how did he come up with the idea?
June 2, 2017

In My Own Words

June 2, 2017

U.S. Strategy the Day After Mosul

I'm Jack Keane, retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and a member of The Cipher Brief network. As the Battle for Mosul nears its end, what should the U.S. strategy be in the day after scenario, not just in Mosul, but Iraq all together? How do we bring all the parties to the table? Here's my perspective In My Own Words, no holds barred. 
May 28, 2017

15 Minutes

May 28, 2017

Trailblazers in National Security

15 Minutes is an interview podcast with the biggest names in the global security space. This week, The Cipher Brief looks back at five groundbreakers in the national security space. Each has blazed a trail for others to follow in policy, spycraft, and law enforcement. From Pentagon pioneer Michele Flournoy to Steve Murphy, who co-lead the demire of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, take 15 Minutes to hear from some of the leaders and change-makers in national security and intelligence.  To listen to the full podcasts with these groundbreakers.  Click here for Michele Flournoy  Click here for Jonna Mendez Click Part 1 and Part 2 for Steve Murphy Click here for James Mitchell Click Part 1 and Part 2 for John Nixon  
May 28, 2017

In Brief

May 28, 2017

In Brief: Graham Allison on Why the U.S. & China are Destined for War"

With rising tensions between the U.S. and China, The Cipher Brief’s CEO and Publisher Suzanne Kelly speaks with Graham Allison, author of Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap. As the Director of Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, he’s also a pre-eminent voice on U.S.-China relations. With the release of his book this week, Graham tells Suzanne why he believes the two superpowers are destined for war.
May 24, 2017

In My Own Words

May 24, 2017

ISIS to Afghanistan: What Role Can NATO Play?

I’m Jack Keane, retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and a member of The Cipher Brief network. In the wake of the Manchester attack, how do we fight ISIS? As President Donald Trump attends his first NATO meeting, what role can the alliance play? What should Nato’s strategy be elsewhere in Afghanistan and Russia? Here’s my perspective In My Own Words, no holds barred. 

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