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The CIA in 2024

Dec 29, 2023
Former senior CIA officer Glenn Corn discusses the challenges the CIA faces in the Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine in 2024. Topics include intelligence failures, geopolitical issues, border security, and the secret side of diplomacy.
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  • The importance of sharing knowledge and experiences beyond intelligence in the CIA profession and the need for work-life balance.
  • The need for accountability in the warning process for potential mistakes made in notifying American citizens in Israel about the threat from Hamas, and concern about Hamas' advantage in the international media.

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Retirement from the CIA and Making a Difference

Glenn Corn, a retired CIA officer, discusses his decision to retire after 34 years of service and his desire to make a difference from outside the agency. He highlights the importance of sharing his knowledge and experiences with a broader audience and being able to teach topics beyond intelligence. Corn also reflects on the changing expectations of younger officers and the need for a balance between work and personal life in the intelligence profession.

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