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In The Secret Sentry, Matthew M. Aid traces the growth of the NSA in 1945 through critical moments in its history. Aid, a visiting fellow at the National Security Archives, explores the agency’s connection to the intelligence failure that occurred when evidence that NSA officials called “ambiguous” was used as proof of Iraqi WMD capability. He also details the intense debate within the NSA over its growing role under the Bush administration to spy on U.S. citizens.

Dino Brugioni, retired senior analyst with the CIA and one of the world’s premier experts on aerial reconnaissance, reveals details of the previously untold story of President Eisenhower’s secret Cold War program to develop cutting-edge spy planes and satellites to gather intelligence. Told from his insider perspective, Brugioni sheds new light on this breakthrough program and one president’s efforts toward building an effective and technologically advanced intelligence capability.

On the 31st Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared Iran a nuclear state. As nations around the world debate the appropriate response, Iran itself is in crisis. Join a former source of inside intelligence, Reza Kahlili, Dr. Michael Ledeen, Melissa Boyle Mahle, and Banafsheh Zand-Bonazzi, for a frank discussion of the Iranian intelligence challenge.

Our Master Wine Tasting Event Returns
10 hand-selected wines for $25 per person

This summer, Master Sommelier George Miliotes has again assembled an impressive collection of wines for you to to savor with dinner. Some are famous wines you may know, others are insider wines you’ll want to know, and all are being uncorked for your tasting pleasure.

June 7 – July 25-Wines of California, Italy and New Zealand

10 remarkable wines from around the globe.
Sample from one, two, or all three regions.

Our Master Wine Tasting Event Returns
10 hand-selected wines for $25 per person

This summer, Master Sommelier George Miliotes has again assembled an impressive collection of wines for you to to savor with dinner. Some are famous wines you may know, others are insider wines you’ll want to know, and all are being uncorked for your tasting pleasure.

June 7 – July 25-Wines of California, Italy and New Zealand

10 remarkable wines from around the globe.
Sample from one, two, or all three regions.

Our Master Wine Tasting Event Returns
10 hand-selected wines for $25 per person

This summer, Master Sommelier George Miliotes has again assembled an impressive collection of wines for you to to savor with dinner. Some are famous wines you may know, others are insider wines you’ll want to know, and all are being uncorked for your tasting pleasure.

June 7 – July 25-Wines of California, Italy and New Zealand

10 remarkable wines from around the globe.
Sample from one, two, or all three regions.