Thursday, February 10, 2011

U.S. Intelligence Under The Hot Seat Because Of Egypt


Top US Intelligence Officials Defend Intelligence On Egypt -- Voice Of America

The top U.S. intelligence officials have defended their agencies' efforts to keep on top of rapidly unfolding developments in Egypt. Officials Thursday offered sobering assessments on a wide range of threats, ranging from terrorism to nuclear proliferation.

Director of National Intelligence Raymond Clapper rebutted criticism that government agencies, particularly the CIA, failed to warn policymakers that Tunisia and then Egypt were about to explode.

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More News On The U.S. Intelligence Community Being Under The Spotlight

US intelligence chief James Clapper defends Egypt intel -- BBC
US Official Refutes Criticism of Intelligence Community on Mideast Turmoil -- Voice of America
Spy chiefs defend Mideast work but miss Egypt call -- Newsday
Spy chiefs defend Mideast work but miss Egypt call -- AP
Intel Chief: al-Qaeda Affiliates Getting Stronger -- Danger Room
Intelligence chief warns of expanding terrorist threats -- USA Today
Clapper sees al-Qaida as top threat -- AP
U.S. intel heads off 'devastating attacks' -- UPI
Al Qaida affiliates still at fore of threats to U.S.: Clapper -- McClatchy News
No. 1 priority for US security: domestic terrorism, threat report says -- Christian Science Monitor
Intelligence officials warn of new terror threats -- CNN

House panel wants more intel oversight -- UPI
Iran Keeps Options Open to Make Nuclear Arms, U.S. Intelligence Chief Says -- Bloomberg
US intel chief: Iran keeping nuclear arms option open -- Reuters
US intel chief says assertive Chinese behaviour increases chance of conflict with neighbours -- Canadian Press
Cyber warfare threats to US are increasing- top spy -- Reuters
Cyber warfare threat to America cannot be 'overstated', top U.S. intelligence chief warns Congress -- The Daily Mail

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