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Why the U.S. Cannot Afford to Lose Intelligence Partners

THE BLUF: Working with partners is a key intelligence tool. While the US has one of the best if not the best intelligence organizations in the world, [...] More

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A former CIA Officer's take on War in the Middle East and the Growing Global Challenge

The Cipher Brief recently hosted a Subscriber+Members briefing with former Senior CIA Officer Glenn Corn, who served as the president's senior [...] More

The U.S. is still sending money for Afghanistan. What's the Strategy?

“Billions in U.S. assistance continue to flow to Afghanistan to address its ongoing humanitarian and economic emergencies. With the removal of U.S. [...] More

Peace in the Middle East is Dependent on Ideas, Not Fighting

OPINION — The Palestine National Authority (PNA), the interim body created after the 1993 Oslo Accords to administer Palestinian-populated areas of [...] More

What an Emboldened Iran Means for the World

Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 Israelis and foreigners and injured thousands, with over 200 hostages, was aided by a [...] More

History Makes the Case for Helping Ukraine

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE / OPINION — Prior to the horrific events of 7 October 2023, the issue of providing Ukraine with military assistance was likely the [...] More

The U.S. Can Learn from Ukraine's Theory of Victory

OPINION — Ukraine’s dogged defense against Russian aggression has enabled battlefield innovations that are transforming warfare as we know it—this [...] More

It's Time for the West to Embrace Ukraine's Way of War, Not Doubt It

OPINION — Ukrainian forces have adapted. Ukraine’s military decision-making is sound. Now is not the time for Western doubt but for the West to [...] More

Rethinking US - Africa Engagement

ACADEMIC INCUBATOR — There have been many articles and studies written recently about the continent of Africa. The focus of these articles is on [...] More

The Growing Intelligence-Policy Divide

Bottom Line Up FrontOn January 30, President Trump sent out tweets that were construed by many as pointed criticism of the intelligence community and [...] More