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Kabul’s loss and a new 9/11 terror warning

Sep 2, 2021
Discussion on US intelligence's role in Afghanistan, Coast Guard's involvement in intelligence gathering, challenges in the Arctic region, collapse of the Afghan government, confusion between Taliban and al-Qaeda, contradictory assessments, President Biden's focus, and importance of language skills in intelligence work.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Coast Guard's Role in Intelligence and National Security
01:51 • 12min
3
Building Arctic Maritime Capability
14:17 • 9min
4
The Role of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in the Collapse of the Afghan Government
22:56 • 3min
5
Lack of Clarity on the Taliban and al-Qaeda
26:09 • 17min
6
Contradictory Assessments and Tensions
43:38 • 8min
7
President Biden's Focus, Irony of Nation Building, and Uncertain Future
51:14 • 2min
8
The Importance of Language Skills in Intelligence and Reporting
52:55 • 3min