Intelligence
Petraeus Trashes Biden Decision to Quit Afghanistan
Pulling out now is an “unforced error,” the former commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan said. Other former war leaders say the threat can be managed.
New ODNI Report Sees Growing Cyber Threats, COVID-Related Instability
Intelligence heads will brief lawmakers on Wednesday about threats from China, Russia, others.
The Intelligence Community’s Deadly Bias Toward Classified Sources
Its willful blindness to publicly available information is hurting national security.
Biden Taps Current, Former Defense Officials to Oversee Acquisition, Budget, Intel at Pentagon
A former comptroller would return to the job if the Senate approves.
Senators Offer to Let NSA Hunt Cyber Actors Inside the US
After SolarWinds hack, Gen. Nakasone seeks some sort of a fix for the cybersecurity ‘blind spot’ against Russia, China, but others cite privacy concerns in potential expanded authorities.
What We Learned in the DNI’s New Election Report
The newly released assessment is more complex and comprehensive than its 2017 predecessor, reflecting just how much the issue of foreign interference has evolved.
Khashoggi Report Blames MBS; Biden Skips Sanctions For Crown Prince
Punishing MBS would put the United States in a “hostile” position with Riyadh, an administration official told reporters.
CIA Nominee Vows To Probe Mysterious Microwave Attacks
Longtime diplomat Bill Burns sailed through his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
New AI Can Detect Emotion With Radio Waves
There are national security and privacy implications to an experimental UK neural network that deciphers how people respond to emotional stimuli.
How to Fight Domestic Extremism and Win Public Trust
After years of partisan politicization, national security leaders and workers need to be clear about how they'll keep us safe from each other.
Biden's NSA May Face Legal Fight Over Trump-Installed Lawyer
Acting SecDef Miller warns firing Michael Ellis could bring new allegations of unfair retaliation.
Intelligence Community’s Biggest Challenge Is Restoring ‘Trust and Confidence,’ Biden’s ODNI Pick Says
Avril Haines also vowed to put more resources toward tracking Chinese espionage and foreign efforts to stir up domestic strife.
What AI Can and Cannot Do for the Intelligence Community
A realistic appraisal of artificial intelligence shows limits but real promise.
Split Up NSA and CYBERCOM
And have the signals-intelligence agency report directly to the Director of National Intelligence.
Trump Officials Deliver Plan to Split Up Cyber Command, NSA
An end to the “dual hat” arrangement has been debated for years — but the timing raises questions. The plan requires Milley's certification to move ahead.
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Trump Officials Reviewing DOD Support To CIA
Some officials familiar with the review see it as an effort to cut vital DOD support to the agency.
Biden Team Highlights Cybersecurity With First Cabinet Picks
Familiar faces will likely have to revisit efforts around information-sharing and establishing global norms.
IC Vets, Dem Lawmakers Applaud Selection of Haines as Intelligence Director
Biden picks an Obama administration intelligence community veteran to be the first woman to serve in the role.
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