What Happens Next in 6 Minutes Killing bin Laden
Dec 26, 2024
Michael Vickers, former top civilian military intelligence officer under Obama and author of "By All Means Available," shares riveting insights from his career. He discusses the intricate decision-making behind the bin Laden operation, highlighting military and intelligence dynamics. Vickers also challenges enhanced interrogation techniques and their ethical implications. The conversation delves into U.S. cybersecurity vulnerabilities and modern disinformation tactics from global adversaries, offering a thought-provoking look at intelligence in today's world.
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Cold War Submarine Strategy
- The US strategically used attack submarines in Soviet waters, exploiting their advantage in undersea warfare.
- This forced the Soviets to keep their nuclear ballistic missile submarines closer, changing the military balance.
Importance of Secrets in Intelligence
- The heart of intelligence lies in possessing secrets, especially for a great power.
- Spies and technical intelligence provide insights into adversaries' intentions.
Intelligence and Policy Failures
- Intelligence failures often occur due to problem complexity or dismissing seemingly improbable intelligence.
- Policy failures are just as common, though less discussed, and require action regardless of intelligence quality.