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Follow on Google News | Charlie Allen Discusses his 50-year Career in US Intelligence at Homeland Security Policy InstituteThe Homeland Security Policy Institute welcomed The Honorable Charles Allen for a discussion of the key events and lessons learned during his distinguished career of 50+ years in the US intelligence community.
To an audience of policymakers, academics, practitioners, and students, Mr. Allen provided eyewitness accounts of Cold War struggles against the Soviet Union. He reviewed American attempts to tunnel into the Soviet sector of East Berlin; the development of the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes; and the multiple failures but eventual success of the Corona project to develop spy satellites. Allen brought to life the Cuban Missile Crisis—from the shock of the discovery of Soviet warheads, to the exhaustion, fear, and eventual relief that came when Khrushchev broadcasted his acceptance of President Kennedy’s deal. Allen reviewed critical events in the Middle East, noting the CIA’s failure to warn of the October 1973 war involving Egypt, Syria, and Israel; the Agency’s failure to detect the placement of Soviet nuclear weapons in Egypt; and his personal yet unheeded attempts in 1990 to warn individuals at the White House and Pentagon of Saddam Hussein’s imminent invasion of Kuwait. Finally, Allen reviewed the rise of international terrorism, highlighting successful actions against Libya, but poignantly observing the United States’ collective failure to respond to the growing threat posed by al Qaeda. Opening the question and answer session, Mr. Cilluffo asked, “Is there anyone who does warning well? What structural changes are needed in order to provide the best information to our decision-makers?” See HSPI’s website for audio as well as other resources for this event: http://www.gwumc.edu/ # # # Founded in 2003, The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) is a nonpartisan “think and do” tank whose mission is to build bridges between theory and practice to advance homeland security through an interdisciplinary approach. By convening domestic and international policymakers and practitioners at all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors, and academia, HSPI creates innovative strategies and solutions to current and future threats to the nation. For additional information about HSPI, please visit: http://www.gwumc.edu/ End
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