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  • Christopher Krebs addresses reporters on Oct. 22 (U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, https://flic.kr/p/2k3HX6P; https://www.usa.gov/government-works).
    Election Security

    In Praise of Chris Krebs

    Susan Hennessey, Rohini Kurup, Benjamin Wittes Fri, Nov 20, 2020, 3:11 PM
    Krebs, the first director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, was able to serve in a political position under President Trump without compromising his integrity. He made a significant contribution.
  • Transition 2020

    The President's Daily Brief and Presidents-Elect: A Primer

    David Priess Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 1:36 PM
    Why isn't the intelligence community sharing the President's Daily Brief with Biden?
  • China

    It’s Only a Matter of Time Before China Detains U.S. Executives

    Bill Priestap, Holden Triplett Fri, Nov 20, 2020, 10:41 AM
    The Chinese Communist Party uses the full spectrum of law enforcement actions to exert leverage. And detaining an American on business could provide political and economic advantages.
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    The Death of Ayman Al-Zawahri and the Future of Al-Qaida

    Daniel Byman Thu, Nov 19, 2020, 11:18 AM
    If Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri is in fact dead, where will al-Qaida go next and what kind of movement will Zawahri’s successor inherit?
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    Understanding Trump’s Invocation of the Defense Production Act for Meat

    Stephanie Kelemen Wed, Nov 18, 2020, 11:36 AM
    Why did problems in meat production lead the president to invoke a statute designed to preserve the nation’s security?

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