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9/11 is Over

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Charles Duelfer

For almost two decades policymakers, intelligence analysts, defense planners and warfighters have focused on strategies and priorities birthed on September 11, 2001.  “Today is September 12, 2001” was a sign posted in many offices and field operations.  It’s not September … Continue reading →

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Quandaries: Deep Fakes and Cyber Conflict

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Charles Duelfer

The Council on Intelligence Issues* held a seminar on “Intelligence Operations in a Digital Age” this week. The discussion covered many current issues, but lingered on couple of looming problems with no satisfactory answers aired among a broad group of … Continue reading →

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The Value of Allies – It’s Personal

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Charles Duelfer

In his resignation letter, Secretary of Defense General Mattis called out the importance of Allies for US national security.  I expect his eloquent statement will be long-quoted by those involved in foreign policy.  But I bet it resonates even more … Continue reading →

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