Director of Central Intelligence

CIA’s Clandestine Chief Connected to Destruction of Torture Tapes

Global Politics

The acting head of the CIA’s prestigious clandestine service is connected to the controversial detention and “enhanced” interrogation policies adopted after 9/11.

Petraeus Scandal Reveals Limits of Email Privacy

Global Politics
The World

Former CIA Officer: I Was Asked to Spy on War Critic

Global Politics

National Security Team: Are the Lines Blurred Between Soldiers and Spies?

Oil & National Security Roundtable

The World

Former CIA Director on Prison Abuse, Oil’s ‘Monopoly’

Global Politics

A 2004 report by the CIA inspector general that details harsh interrogation techniques used in CIA prisons is due to be released. The Takeaway speaks to former CIA Director James Woolsey about the report, as well as his current interest in green energy.

The World

A page in America’s briefing book: the CIA

Global Politics

Former deputy CIA director John McLaughlin talks to The Takeaway about the biggest challenges that the intelligence community is likely to face in the next four years.