Aspen Security Forum: Global

What do top-level government officials have to say about counterterrorism, the state of NATO’s relationship with Russia, and the challenges facing analysts in today’s security environment? Listen to Aspen Institute Radio as it explores conversations on this topic.

From Boko Haram in the west to Al-Shabab in the east, much of Africa is becoming plagued by terrorism.

Will the nuclear deal with Iran spark an integral change in its relationship with the West, or will it empower the country to be more of a security threat?

With ISIL capturing headlines for their violent acts across the world, it is hard not to feel unnerved by a potential threat. Should Americans be worried about an attack on their home soil? Lisa Monaco, assistant to the President for homeland security and counterterrorism, and United Kingdom counterpart Paddy McGuinness, deputy national security advisor, explain how both countries are working to stop ISIL at their root.

There are numerous examples of “getting it wrong” on fundamental questions of intelligence and policy. When intelligence failures happen, the results are can be catastrophic and public, resulting in loss of life and headlines in newspapers around the world. But how fair are the judgments? What do intelligence agencies owe the public?

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom may vote to leave the European Union. What impacts would this route have on the security of both the UK and the EU?

FBI Director James Comey opened the Aspen Security Forum: Global with a discussion on how technology has changed the way that the FBI operates.