Global Threats Awaiting Next U.S. President
The world is preparing for a new president of the United States who will take office in January, during what is perhaps the most complicated time in world history. This week, we're sharing insights on how the CIA views the complicated landscape with part of our interview with CIA Director William Burns. We're also talking to former Acting Director of the CIA John McLaughlin and then and aside from presidential elections in the U.S., we're focused on recent elections in Moldova, Georgia, and Bulgaria where the challenges associated with Russian influence throughout the region are on clear display. U.S. Ambassador Dan Fried, who served as Ambassador to Poland, talks with The World Deciphered about America's longstanding interest in a free, unified Europe and noted the ways in which Russian interference is seeking to undermine democratic processes in these countries.