Glenn Carle

Glenn Carle, a former two-decade CIA operations officer turned author and critic of enhanced interrogation. He recounts being assigned to a high-value detainee, his immediate moral objections, and how legal and political pressure reshaped CIA practices. They discuss mistaken identities, unreliable intelligence from coercion, internal pushback, and why the program was eventually halted.

Nikolay Surkov, an Assistant Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, and Glenn Carle, a former CIA officer, delve into the intricate geopolitical dynamics surrounding Iran's conflict with Israel. They discuss Russia's delicate balancing act in maintaining ties with both Iran and Israel, Turkey's cautious foreign policy dilemmas and concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, and China's focus on energy stability as it navigates its role in the Middle East. The conversation highlights the complex relationships and potential repercussions if tensions escalate.

Glenn Carle, a former CIA officer, and Hassan Mneimneh, a Middle East scholar, delve into the complexities of U.S.-Israel relations. They discuss the U.S.'s unwavering support for Israel despite rising global accusations against its actions in Gaza. Carle and Mneimneh analyze Netanyahu's political maneuvers amid changing administrations and public opinion. They also explore strategic reasons behind the alliance, how it shapes American politics, and whether this support truly fosters peace or heightens regional tensions.