Our guest today is Dr. Diana Bolsinger. Dr. Bolsinger currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Bolsinger’s career includes experience with the US Department of State, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Listen as Dr. Bolsinger conveys the nuances associated with US-foreign intelligence sharing, the importance of open international security dialogue, and the challenges of maintaining intelligence relationships with non-democratic nations.

What determines the success or failure of global intelligence sharing? How does the US intelligence partnership with Pakistan affect the global power dynamic? How do emerging technologies and threats affect the way the US conducts its intelligence partnerships?

Learn all this, and more, in this episode of In the Interest of National Security.

Our guest today is retired U.S. Airforce Brigadier General Max Stitzer. General Stitzer served worldwide deployments, including a combined seven years at The Pentagon and two tours with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He currently works with 47G—an aerospace and defense organization located in Utah.

Listen as General Stitzer recounts his experiences in the US Air Force. From his days as an enlisted man, through his service at the Pentagon, and to his current position as a leading authority in the defense industry, Max charts a course for aspiring national security professionals.

What kind of opportunities do service members have to make an impact at the Pentagon? How does the relationship between the Department of Defense and private US industry shape our national defense capabilities? What kind of emerging technologies are the subject of investment by government and industry in the US?

Learn all this, and more, in this episode of In the Interest of National Security.

Our guest this week is retired Special Agent in Charge Richard Quinn. Mr. Quinn began his career with the FBI in the New York Field Office where he investigated counterintelligence and international terrorism cases and would eventually serve in senior leadership positions in Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington DC, and at the Central Intelligence Agency.

Listen as Mr. Quinn recounts his experience combatting Osama bin Laden terrorist cells, coordinating counterintelligence missions with the CIA, and leading criminal investigations overseas.

What do the FBI and the CIA have in common? How do these agencies differ in their respective missions? How was the US intelligence community restructured after the terrorist attacks of September 11th?

Learn all this, and more, in this episode of In the Interest of National Security.