Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently made a secretive trip to Moscow, raising questions about the purpose and implications of the visit for U.S. relations with Russia. Emily Harding, Vice President of the Defense and Security Department and Director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program at CSIS, breaks down the possible reasons behind the trip, from Iran to NATO, and what to watch for in the months ahead.
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