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Experts took part in a virtual discussion on the situation in Afghanistan and the country’s future. Hosted by the Center for National Interest, the panelists looked back at the United…

Three former CIA officials talked about Russian influence efforts around the globe, how they compare to Soviet-era Cold War behavior, and what the U.S. could and should do in response.

Milton Bearden talked about the future of Afghanistan. His article in the March/April 2009 issue of The National Interest, “Curse of the Khyber Pass,” looks at ways to avoid defeat in…

Milt Bearden talked about his article in the current issue of the The National Interest Online, “Curse of the Khyber Pass,” which looks at ways to avoid defeat in Afghanistan. He responded…

Milton Bearden and James Risen discussed the book they co-wrote The Main Enemy: The Inside Story of the CIA’s Final Showdown with the KGB, published by Random House. Based on interviews with operatives from both sides,…

Former and current agents, as well as foreign policy experts spoke about the future of the CIA. Since the end of the Cold War the CIA has been trying to redefine its role.

The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee held a hearing on Foreign Groups and Terrorism. Witnesses testified about potential terrorist threats to the U.S. and ways to combat terrorism by…

Three writers spoke on the impact of political conspiracies on their work. They also examined the concept of truth in fiction. All three authors included political conspiracies in their…