Mar 30, 2023
Ever heard the term “alphabet agencies?” It often refers to various federal government agencies that have usually 3-letter names. Many of these are in the national security community: DHS, CIA, FBI, NSA, DIA, ODNI and many more. What exactly do you know about the various agencies and their mission? When were they formed and for what purpose? How did September 11th change the scope of their missions? We have a lot to unpack in this week’s chat. Joining our all-star student panel, we welcome Dustin Carmack, Research Fellow, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, and Emerging Technologies, Border Security and Immigration Center with the Heritage Foundation to help us understand these agencies and their role in national security.