Regarding the after-the-fact reports of warnings that were allegedly ignored, such as those of the NCO in Unit 8200, Rogers noted that in the US and in the NSA, “there are procedures that allow an analyst to say, ‘I feel that I’m not being listened to.’” He emphasized, however, that “true intelligence professionals need to operate out of dialogue, even with people who disagree with them.” One of the most fascinating points in talking with Rogers was the way he viewed the dramatic change in the strategic balance in the region since October 7. He said that in contrast to how Israel was perceived in the immediate aftermath as a country that had been severely harmed, now, a year and a half later, the situation is completely reversed.
Author: BY ARIEL WHITMAN/GLOBES/TNS
Published at: 2025-04-19 20:57:01
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