Inside the CIA: Leadership, Law, and U.S. National Security

Join the Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with David Cohen, former Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and Kate Heinzelman, former General Counsel of the CIA. Drawing on their experience at the highest levels of intelligence and national security, Cohen and Heinzelman will discuss the evolving threats facing the United States, the legal and ethical frameworks guiding intelligence work, and what leadership looks like inside one of the world’s most consequential institutions. 

From sanctions policy and counterterrorism to constitutional law and covert operations, this conversation will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how intelligence and law intersect in today’s global landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with two leaders who have helped shape U.S. national security policy.

Please register with a valid Harvard email address to attend in-person.