Victoria University of Wellington

The Cold War, the Bomb, and the Professors Who Turned around CIA

The Cold War, the Bomb, and the Professors Who Turned around CIA examines the role of academics in intelligence history. The presentation explores the origins of the CIA, tracing its roots to the pervasive fear of strategic surprise established after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Attendees will gain insight into the intellectual currents shaping American intelligence agencies.