Posted on Nov 16, 2021
As U.S. Spies Look To The Future, One Target Stands Out: China
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It's pretty rare for U.S. spies to gather at a conference and talk openly about the most pressing national security threats.
"I've got to tell you all, it's so odd after 27 years of being in the clandestine service, to see your picture and your bio pop up," said Cynthia Saddy, a retired CIA officer. As she spoke to a ballroom filled with current and former intelligence officials at a resort in Sea Island, Ga., a huge screen displayed her photo and the high-powered positions she held at the agency, including chief of staff in the Directorate of Operations.
It's pretty rare for U.S. spies to gather at a conference and talk openly about the most pressing national security threats.
"I've got to tell you all, it's so odd after 27 years of being in the clandestine service, to see your picture and your bio pop up," said Cynthia Saddy, a retired CIA officer. As she spoke to a ballroom filled with current and former intelligence officials at a resort in Sea Island, Ga., a huge screen displayed her photo and the high-powered positions she held at the agency, including chief of staff in the Directorate of Operations.
As U.S. Spies Look To The Future, One Target Stands Out: China
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
...""No one, no human being, no matter how exceptional they are, can consume and make sense of the volumes of data that are available. Machines can do that beautifully," Strand added.
It's just one example, she says, of how technology is redefining spycraft for a new era — an era that's here to stay."
...""No one, no human being, no matter how exceptional they are, can consume and make sense of the volumes of data that are available. Machines can do that beautifully," Strand added.
It's just one example, she says, of how technology is redefining spycraft for a new era — an era that's here to stay."
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Chris
As an ex-spook, you might enjoy this book I am presently reading:
From Warsaw with Love,
Polish spies, the CIA, and the Forging of an Unlikely Alliance
by John Pomfret
Very interesting read.
As an ex-spook, you might enjoy this book I am presently reading:
From Warsaw with Love,
Polish spies, the CIA, and the Forging of an Unlikely Alliance
by John Pomfret
Very interesting read.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
MSG Stan Hutchison Chris? I'm William Wesling "Chip" Nagel, Chris is William Christopher "Chris" Nagel My Son. LOL! Thanks I'll see if I can find a Hard Copy something to Read on My Next Trip to the Pacific Northwest.
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