Bruce Riedel

Brookings Insitute

A former CIA officer, Bruce Riedel focuses on political transition, terrorism and conflict resolution. He was a senior advisor to three U.S. presidents on Middle East and South Asian issues. At the request of President Obama he chaired an interagency review of policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan for the White House that was completed in March 2009.

Bruce Riedel appears in the following:

Saudi Arabia's Enduring Relationship with The United States

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

An insider's account of the often-fraught U.S.-Saudi relationship.

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America's Secret War Against the Soviets in Afghanistan

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The story of the defeat of the Soviet 40th Red Army in Afghanistan, which proved to be the final battle of the Cold War, and was aided by U.S. intelligence.

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Is the U.S. Considering a Prisoner Exchange With the Taliban?

Monday, June 24, 2013

The Taliban has proposed exchanging an American POW for five of its most senior members held at Guantanamo Bay. The Obama administration may be considering this exchange. Could the U....

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Bin Laden Tape Warns of More Attacks

Monday, January 25, 2010

In a new audio message, Al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden claims responsibility for the Christmas Day bombing attempt and warns the United States of more attacks. We talk to Bruce Riedel, former CIA officer and advisor to the White House on terrorism and security.

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