Glenn L. Carle

Glenn L. Carle, former CIA clandestine officer, has transitioned to a distinguished career as an author, speaker, and national security expert, offering insights from his extensive experience in intelligence operations and counterterrorism. After a distinguished career spanning two decades in clandestine field operations with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Glenn L. Carle retired as Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Transnational Threats at the National Intelligence Council.

The book garnered significant attention for its ethical examination of interrogation practices and was featured as a New America Book Event discussion, highlighting his contributions to critical discourse on national security. Carle is a frequent contributor and columnist for respected publications such as Newsweek and Fair Observer, offering expert analysis on national and global security issues. He is also a founding member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, an organization dedicated to promoting integrity and accuracy in intelligence analysis. His expertise is regularly sought by major media outlets, where he serves as a commentator for Al Jazeera, C-SPAN, MSNBC, BBC, and NPR, providing in-depth perspectives on complex geopolitical events.

Demonstrating his ongoing influence, Carle is a highly requested speaker at prestigious institutions globally, including engagements at the University of Ottawa, Delta State University, Boston College, the University of Sydney, and the United States Naval Academy. Through these platforms, he continues to share his unparalleled understanding of intelligence operations, counterterrorism, and ethical leadership, shaping public and professional understanding of critical national security challenges.