Central Intelligence Agency Commentary

The CIA, the ISI and the Next Bin Laden

The man next in line to lead al-Qaeda has close ties to the ISI. Almost as close as the ties between the ISI and the CIA.

Spies, Lies and Pakistan

Forget the indignation, the suspicions, the allegations. Why Washington has no choice but to engage Pakistan.

Yes, the Afghans Hate Us

Negotiating with the Taliban is Obama's last hope.

Doing the Security Shuffle

Obama's latest personnel changes are sensible and predictable—with one major exception.

Blame Italy for Libya

Will Libya remain a state?

Pakistani Terrorists Eye U.S.

If Pakistan doesn't step in, those responsible for the Mumbai attacks will bring their jihad to America.

ISI Boxes CIA into a Corner

Pakistan's intelligence services are taking on Langley. The CIA just got outmaneuvered.

The Myth of Operation Ajax

America can't form a prudent policy toward Iran until it exorcises the ghost of Washington's role in bringing down Mossadegh.

Muslims and Truth

What's really behind accusations that the Mossad was responsible for the recent Egypt bombings.

Scrounging for Answers in Afghanistan

Here's hoping the classified version of the Afghanistan strategy review has more meat on the bone than the bland public assessment.

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May 26, 2012