The Art of Intelligence: Lessons from a Life in CIA's Clandestine Service

09/12/2024 18 min Temporada 7 Episodio 12

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Journey inside the world of covert operations through Henry A. Crumpton's candid memoir of his CIA career. From recruiting foreign assets to spearheading counterterrorism efforts in post-9/11 Afghanistan, discover how modern intelligence operations unfold in the field. Crumpton offers unprecedented insights into the challenges of interagency cooperation, the critical role of human intelligence, and the evolving nature of espionage in the digital age. Through personal experiences and operational details, learn how intelligence officers navigate both the tactical and emotional demands of their profession while balancing public and private sector collaboration in the defense of national security.