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Register for our March 11th event!
The Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security invites you to join us in person in Arlington, VA, or via livestream on March 11th at 7 pm ET for a timely and though-provoking conversation with internationally recognized expert on intelligence, Dr. Mark Lowenthal.
Dr. Lowenthal will discuss his important new book, Vigilance Is Not Enough: A History of United States Intelligence, a sweeping and authoritative examination of how U.S. intelligence enterprise evolved into the world’s most powerful. Drawing on decades of scholarship and senior government service, he will explore not only the history of American intelligence, but also the pressing challenges it faces today — including the balance among security, secrecy, and civil liberties, the transformative impact of technology, and the difficult choices confronting intelligence leaders in a democracy.
The conversation will be moderated by Dr. David Priess, Hayden Center Senior Fellow, and will include time for audience questions.
Dr. Lowenthal is the author of ten books, including the seminal Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy (now in its 10th edition), widely used in intelligence studies programs across the United States and around the world. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has served in senior leadership roles within the U.S. Intelligence Community and in Congress. He also established the National Intelligence Priorities Framework, still used by presidential administrations to guide intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Copies of Vigiliance is Not Enough: A History of United States Intelligence, will be available for purchase before the event and during the post-event reception (PayPal and Venmo accepted), where Dr. Lowenthal will sign books and continue the conversation.
All attendees are invited to a complimentary reception immediately following the discussion, featuring light food and refreshments. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
If you are unavailable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed and later posted on the Hayden Center website and YouTube channel.
We hope you will join us for this important discussion on the past, present, and future of U.S. intelligence.
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General Michael V. Hayden is the founder of the Hayden Center and has been a distinguished visiting professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government since 2009. He is a frequent commentator in top publications, and is valued for his expertise on intelligence matters, cyber security, government surveillance, geopolitics, and more.
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Larry Pfeiffer is the director of the Hayden Center, overseeing its development, operations, and activities. He is a highly respected and recognized expert in the areas of national and homeland security policy, crisis management, intelligence strategy, analysis and collection, overt and covert operations, and budgetary matters. Read more.
Larry’s career has included a stint as senior director of the White House Situation Room.
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