Join us for a conversation with Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan about his distinguished career, which spanned over 33 years in government, 29 at the CIA and four at the White House, during which he served under six presidential administrations (three Republicans and three Democrats) beginning with Presidents Carter and Reagan and ending with President Obama. Ray Suarez, co-host of WorldAffairs, will dive into Brennan's first-hand experience of the often-obscured world of national security, the intelligence profession, and Washington’s chaotic political environment. How has the CIA, and foreign intelligence more broadly, evolved since 1980? What was his day-to-day like working for the CIA? What was it like being witness to or participant of key moments in recent American history, including such pivotal events as the first Gulf war, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Arab Spring, the hunt for Bin Laden, and Russia’s aggressive efforts to undermine U.S. national security? Does Director Brennan have any advice or insight to the public on how to view the Agency? What's important for the public to know about the state of our national security and looming threats? Does he have advice for the current and future administration?
SPEAKER
John Brennan
Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency
MODERATOR
Ray Suarez
Co-host of WorldAffairs, journalist and author
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