Dave Pitts
Senior national security professional, former CIA executive, and veteran with over four decades of experience. Co-founder of The Cipher Briefs Gray Zone Group.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 34min
Why We’re Still at War with Russia
Nick Fishwick, a former senior member of the British Foreign Office, and Dave Pitts, a former senior CIA executive specializing in clandestine operations, dive into the complex realities of modern warfare. They discuss Russia's mastery of gray zone tactics, which allow them to meddle internationally without triggering direct conflict. The conversation also explores how Western nations are evolving their strategies in response, analyzing the varied U.S. foreign policy approaches under different administrations and the importance of intelligence sharing amid geopolitical tensions.
May 27, 2025 • 57min
#225 Austin Branch, Dave Pitts, and Joe Miller on Cognitive Warfare and the Gray Zone
Austin Branch, founder of Crescent Bridge, Dave Pitts, a former CIA executive, and Joe Miller, Deputy Commander for Support at the US Army Special Operations Command, dive into the intricacies of cognitive warfare and the gray zone. They discuss how Russia and China employ manipulative tactics that impact U.S. policy and national security. The conversation highlights the critical role of collaboration between public and private sectors in countering these threats. They also explore the importance of storytelling and strategic narratives in shaping perceptions in modern conflicts.
