Monday, June 7, 2010

The Growing Influence Of John Brennan In U.S. Intelligence

President Obama and John Brennan

Counterterror Adviser John Brennan: A Forceful Voice On Obama's Security Team -- Washington Post

When President Obama wanted an investigation into the intelligence failures that led to the attempted airline attack on Christmas Day, he turned to the man who has emerged as one of his most trusted advisers: John O. Brennan.

Within two weeks, Brennan had produced a sharply written report that caught other intelligence heads by surprise -- and caused an uproar in some quarters for its harsh assessment of intelligence agencies' performance. Moreover, Brennan showed the final draft to his colleagues just hours before it was to be made public, a move that his critics said was an example of his tendency to exert tight control.

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More News And Commentary On John Brennan

Counterterror Adviser Defends Jihad as 'Legitimate Tenet of Islam' -- FOX News
Where Are All Those Captured Terrorists, Mr. Brennan? -- The Atlantic
U.S. National Security Strategy Sets New Tone -- Radio Free Europe
John Brennan: US to ‘strengthen Hizbullah moderates’ -- Jerusalem Post
Brennan's Surrender -- Investors Business Daily editorial
President Obama's continuing role in helping to destroy Israel: Dejaization of Jerusalem -- Alertnet commentary
Ignoring al Qaeda’s ideology is a threat to US national security -- Walid Phares, Counter Terrorism Blog
Brennan Should Go -- Danielle Pletka, The American

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