From Data to Action: Counterterrorism Intelligence Collection and Exploitation

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What does it take to transform U.S. intelligence operations from small, specialized teams to a global force capable of tackling terrorism on a massive scale?  In this episode, retired Lieutenant General Robert Ashley, the former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), discusses his incredible 36-year career in the U.S. Army and the evolution of intelligence and counterterrorism operations, along with the importance of interagency collaboration. His insights into the challenges of managing interagency collaboration between organizations like the CIA, FBI, and military address the critical issue of over-classification in intelligence work.Tune in to learn how intelligence work has transformed over the years and gain valuable lessons from one of the most experienced leaders in the field!Links from the episode:• Register for the Rethinking Afghanistan Policy Dialogue• Untying the Gordian Knot Playlist• “The Melting Point” book by General (Ret.) Frank McKenzieGNSI on X GNSI on LinkedinGNSI on YouTubeAt the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.