#420 – Annie Jacobsen: Nuclear War, CIA, KGB, Aliens, Area 51, Roswell & Secrecy
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Covert Operations and Ethical Dilemmas
This chapter explores the contentious issue of covert operations, particularly focusing on the ethical implications of assassination as a strategy in international relations. Through historical examples and interviews with a former CIA counsel, the discussion navigates the blurred lines of legality and morality in intelligence operations, including drone strikes and targeted killings. The dialogue also addresses the role of women in the CIA's Special Activities Division and the collaborative efforts between intelligence agencies in high-stakes missions, such as the tracking and assassination of Imad Mugnia.
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