Video: Gen. (Ret) Michael Hayden on the NSA, CIA, and Emerging Threats
On October 14, Gen. (Ret) Michael Hayden spoke to cadets and faculty about his time in the intelligence community and emerging national security threats.
Read MoreOn October 14, Gen. (Ret) Michael Hayden spoke to cadets and faculty about his time in the intelligence community and emerging national security threats.
Read MoreOn October 21, journalist Masha Gessen spoke to cadets about how to understand Russia under Vladimir Putin.
Read MoreRetired Maj. Gen. speaks with cadets and faculty about modern war and what the Army needs to succeed.
Read MoreOn September 30, Sebastian Junger spoke to cadets about the experience of war, why soldiers miss war, and the challenges of reintegrating into a society that has lost its sense of tribal community.
Read MoreFormer CIA Director General Michael Hayden talks with cadets about the role of espionage in the age of terror, “little green men,” and cyber war.
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Modern War Journal: Autonomy on the Modern Battlefield
(Fall Edition)
15 February, 2026
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