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Former DEA Official Explains the New Terrorist Designation for Cartels
In this conversation, Mike Vigil discusses the recent designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government, a move he says is largely symbolic with little real impact on t…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Seismic Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Few people have the perspective that Lt. Gen Mike Groen (ret.) has when it comes to Artificial Intelligence and the impact it has and will have in the national security space. Before retiring from t…
Published on 10 months ago
Target: Start Up: How Entrepreneurs in Tech are Targeted for Espionage
Michael Casey is Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, the part of the Director of National Intelligence that leads and supports the counterintelligence and security activ…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Giving Back to the Intelligence and Military Communities
The Cipher Brief has been honored to support a number of non-profit organizations over the years that have made giving back their mission – especially in the national security world. In this episode …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Former Trump Ambassador on Why Ukraine 'Must' Win
Cipher Brief Expert and former Senior CIA Officer Glenn Corn is asking the questions of former Governor James Gilmore as this week's guest host. Gilmore served as Ambassador to the Organization for S…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
The Case for Overhauling the Department of Defense
The Hon. Gilman Louie has had quite the career in national security, one that – despite his family's background of service – he wasn't exactly planning on. Now the co-founder and managing partner of …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
On a Collision Course with China
Beijing is building its largest military since the 1930s and Matt Pottinger and his colleagues at Stanford are deeply concerned. First as a former journalist, and then as former Deputy National Secur…
Published on 1 year ago
Yes, We're in a National Security Crisis
Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and author Steve Blank thinks way outside the Washington DC beltway. The Stanford Professor who teaches courses on lean start-ups, innovation and the art of entrepreneurs…
Published on 1 year ago
The Government Agency that actually is trying to get inside your head: Understanding DCSA's Mission
The Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency touches more than 90% of the personnel security background checks that help determine whether a job candidate receives a security clearance. But the…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Israel and the Law of International Armed Conflict
An Israeli airstrike against a school building in Gaza City earlier this month, killed nearly 100 people. Israel said the school served as an active Hamas and Islamic Jihad military facility. Hamas…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago