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Intelligence and Security with James Woolsey

14 Jan 2009

Speakers: Peter M Robinson, James Woolsey

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James Woolsey discusses the failure of the intelligence community in the run-up to the Iraq war and considers Barak Obama’s selection of Leon Panetta to head the CIA in light of the historical relationship between the president and the CIA director. He outlines the challenges the intelligent community faces in what he calls America’s war against “theocratic totalitarianism.” Finally, he asserts that it is imperative for the US to destroy oil as a strategic commodity – not only for their security but also for the good of the planet.

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