S9 Ep23: Espresso Martini | Trump Targets Cartels, NSA’s Word Purge, and Iran’s Drone Carrier
Secrets and Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Geopolitics | Intelligence
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Complexities of the Drug Trade and Intelligence Bias
This chapter examines the multifaceted challenges of addressing drug cartels in Mexico, emphasizing the need for coordinated U.S. law enforcement efforts and a nuanced understanding of socio-economic factors. It also addresses the harmful effects of confirmation bias within the intelligence community, discussing how this can lead to critical misjudgments in decision-making. The conversation touches on the intersection of freedom of speech, diversity initiatives, and the repercussions of current policies within intelligence agencies.
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