Tom Gjelten appears in the following:
Brennan Objects To Use Of Waterboarding In CIA Confirmation Hearing
Thursday, February 07, 2013
President Obama's nominee to run the CIA has his confirmation hearing Thursday afternoon. The hearing of White House counterterrorism chief John Brennan comes as lawmakers are studying a memo on drone strikes overseas. Robert Siegel talks to Tom Gjelten.
Obama's Pick For CIA Chief To Face Senate Scrutiny
Thursday, February 07, 2013
As Obama's chief counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan has been associated with some controversial policies, including the use of armed drones. It's unlikely his appointment as CIA director is in trouble, but he's likely to face questions on drones as well as the agency's interrogation policies.
The CIA And The Hazards Of Middle East Forecasting
Monday, February 04, 2013
As Arab-Israeli tensions grew in the fall of 1973, the CIA offered its analysis to President Nixon's administration: War was highly unlikely. The agency kept making that case right up to the time the war began.
Pentagon To Dramatically Expand 'Cyber Warrior' Force
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Pentagon has approved plans for a five-fold increase in its cyberwar fighting force. The U.S. Cyber Command would see its ranks jump from 900 to 4,900, including both uniformed and civilian personnel. Defense officials say the boost in the cybersecurity force is necessary because of the nation's growing vulnerability to cyber attacks and also the need to prepare for more offensive cyber combat operations. But there is already a shortage of cyber specialists, and the new recruitment effort would increase the competition for skilled personnel within the government and the private sector. Audie Cornish talks to Tom Gjelten.
CIA Nominee Brennan Has Obama's 'Complete Trust'
Monday, January 07, 2013
President Obama has nominated his counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, to lead the CIA. Brennan's work with the agency under George W. Bush has been controversial, and he's also drawn criticism for his lead role in the Obama administration's use of unmanned drones.
The World In 2030: Asia Rises, The West Declines
Monday, December 10, 2012
The planet may also be racked by wars over food and water; and individuals, equipped with new lethal and disruptive technologies, will be capable of causing widespread harm. The scenarios are the work of the National Intelligence Council, comprising the 17 U.S. government intelligence agencies.
What Should The U.S. Learn From Europe's Woes?
Thursday, December 06, 2012
As President Obama and lawmakers try to find a formula for spending cuts and tax increases, they might look across the Atlantic for insights from those who have been wrestling with budget problems. The first lesson from Europe's "fiscal consolidation" experiences: It will hurt.
What Gaza Says About Possible Iran-Israel Showdown
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Gaza conflict took the focus off a possible confrontation between Israel and Iran. Israel has threatened to strike Iran over its nuclear program. Some see the Gaza fighting as a trial run, and it has been closely watched for possible military lessons.
Candidates Tout Different Routes To 'Energy Security'
Friday, October 05, 2012
Mitt Romney has stressed ways of further increasing domestic production, while the president says better gas mileage and lowering consumption are important as well.
Romney Goes After Obama On Alleged Leaking Of Secrets
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Obama administration has initiated more prosecutions against leakers than all previous administrations combined. But Mitt Romney is focusing on what he alleges is the administration's record of leaking classified information for political purposes. Republicans cite the details of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden as one example.
Libyan Intervention
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten talks about the status of the international intervention in Libya and how it compares with Bosnia.
Bacardi Rum, Cuban History
Friday, September 12, 2008
The Bacardi Rum Company was once a model of industry in pre-Revolutionary Cuba. Find out what happened to Bacardi after Castro came to power, and the role rum has played in Cuban politics over the years. Tom Gjelten is the author of Bacardi and the Long Fight ...
