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2007-09-22 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by Fred 2007-09-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Syria

#1 CIA retiree and 29 year veteran of the "intelligence community" discovers ~~water is wet~~ and raid was "extremely important." I hope we hear more from Mr. Riedel very soon!

Bruce Riedel
Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Foreign Policy StudiesExpertise
Counter-terrorism; Arab-Israeli issues; Persian Gulf Security; India and Pakistan.

Current Projects
The progress of transition by examining effective diplomacy, conflict management, and counter-terrorism tactics.
Education
M.A., Harvard University, 1977; B.A., Brown University, 1975

Awards
Department of State Meritorious Honor Award, 2006; Distinguished Intelligence Medal, 2001; Secretary of Defense Distinguished Service Medal, 1997; Intelligence Medal of Merit, 1991

Background
Previous Position(s): Special Advisor, NATO, Brussels, Belgium (2003-2006); Member, Royal College of Defense Studies, London, UK (2002-2003); Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and North African Affairs, National Security Council (2001-2002); Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and South Asian Affairs, National Security Council (1997-2001); Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near East and South Asian Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense (1995-1997); National Intelligence Officer for Near East and South Asian Affairs, National Intelligence Council (1993-1995); Director for Gulf and South Asia Affairs, National Security Council (1991-1993); Deputy Chief Persian Gulf Task Force, Central Intelligence Agency (1990-1991); Various assignments, Central Intelligence Agency (1977-1990)

Posted by Besoeker 2007-09-22 03:20|| 2007-09-22 03:20|| Front Page Top

#2 According to US sources, the raid - which Israel has yet to officially confirm or deny - took place overnight to minimize casualties, and secrecy was maintained at such a level that the pilots on the mission were not briefed until after they were in the air.

...What's Hebrew for 'bulls*it'?

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2007-09-22 05:10|| 2007-09-22 05:10|| Front Page Top

#3 ...What's Hebrew for 'bulls*it'?

Cue Mel Brooks 'reading' Lonestar's medallion in "Spaceballs." :)

Posted by PBMcL 2007-09-22 14:34|| 2007-09-22 14:34|| Front Page Top

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