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    John Brennan, the CIA and National Security

    John Brennan has been named to succeed David Petraeus as head of the CIA.  Will the agency focus on gathering intelligence—its original mission—or continue launching drones for targeted killings?  Will Brennan’s close relationship to the President enhance the CIA’s role in the conduct of foreign policy?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    John Brennan has been named to succeed David Petraeus as head of the CIA. Will the agency focus on gathering intelligence—its original mission—or continue launching drones for targeted killings? Will Brennan’s close relationship to the President enhance the CIA’s role in the conduct of foreign policy?

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