FILE 008 - CIA's Analytic Chief on the Tradecraft Behind the Agency's Assessments
The Langley Files: CIA's Podcast
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The Role of CIA in Warning of Putin's Invasion of Russia
I learned a whole lot from that experience. I used the agency's culture of mission achievement to win my boss over. CIA was not surprised when Putin invaded Ukraine, as our director has publicly said. Our ability to provide this kind of analysis is fueled by the deep expertise that our analysts have on Russia. You don't have to become a manager in order to rise through the ranks.
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