Might Makes Right? Michael Morell on U.S. Power, Allies, and Adversaries

Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins former senior CIA operations officers and to reflect on post 9/11 overcorrection towards counterterrorism. They assess the current “might makes right” approach to foreign policy and weigh the arguments for and against efforts for regime change in Iran.

Mr. Morell also explores how we can strengthen U.S. intelligence, public trust, and future decision-making in an era of great power competition and complex global threats.

This episode was recorded 12 hours before the U.S. launched attacks against Iran.

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