Summary: James Woolsey – former United States Director of Central Intelligence – delivered the final morning lecture during Chautauqua’s week on “American Intelligence: Technology, Espionage and Alliances.” Woolsey served in the U.S. government in several capacities. He held presidentially appointed positions in two Republican and two Democratic administrations. In this podcast, Woolsey speaks with Chautauqua’s Joan Brown Campbell, who serves as Director of the Department of Religion. Woolsey describes the roles U.S. presidents play in national security and foreign policy. He provides insight on the nation’s mission to protect democracies around the world. Woolsey discusses his experiences working with both Republican and Democratic governments and issues presented by bipartisanship. He gives his opinions on Pakistan; the nation he believes is the most dangerous in the world.
