intelligence

CIA director John Brennan says he has "absolutely the best job in the world."

National

Transcript: NPR's Interview With CIA Director John Brennan

5:00am February 24, 2016

In an interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director John Brennan discusses the FBI/Apple dispute over over the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, the state of ISIS and al-Qaida and interrogation.

Books
Arts

From Civilian To Spy: How An Average Guy Helped Bust A Russian Agent

7:39pm June 22, 2015

by NPR Staff

You'd think spying on the Russians would require some training, but Naveed Jamali had none. "Probably some Magnum P.I. episodes and a few movies here and there," he says. "That was about it."

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Science

Dolphins: Adorable, Playful, Not As Smart As You Might Think

9:27am October 07, 2014

by NPR Staff

Dolphins are often considered the geniuses of the ocean. But some researchers have begun to challenge that notion, saying many mammals have similar skills and dolphins might not be that special.

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Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee last month.

U.S. Knew Of 'Imminent' Move In Crimea, Top Official Says

11:39am March 07, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, tells NPR that U.S. decision-makers were given a week's notice that some Russian action was likely.

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