Seeing Around Corners - The Intelligence Professional's Challenge

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring four distinguished intelligence professionals as they tackle the enduring challenge of anticipating "unknown unknowns" in national security. Gain insights from S. Leslie Ireland, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis; Marcel Lettre, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence; John Scarlett, Former Chief of the UK's Secret Intelligence Service; and Gregory Treverton, Chairman of the National Intelligence Council. Moderated by Brian Bennett, National Security and Intelligence Reporter for the Los Angeles Times, this hour-long conversation delves into the complexities of intelligence gathering, analysis, and decision-making in an ever-changing global landscape. Discover how these experts approach the daunting task of "seeing around corners" to identify potential threats and opportunities that may not be immediately apparent.