The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese
Please join the CSIS International Security Program on Thursday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a fireside conversation with Dr. Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). CSIS' Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program, and Kari Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project, will join Dr. Scolese to discuss the roles and priorities of the NRO, as well as how the NRO is approaching acquisitions and operations in response to current threats and technological advancements. This event is made possible through general support to CSIS. --------------------------------------------- A nonpartisan institution, CSIS is the top national security think tank in the world. Visit www.csis.org to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Want to see more videos and virtual events? Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: https://cs.is/2dCfTve Follow CSIS on: • Twitter: www.twitter.com/csis • Facebook: www.facebook.com/CSIS.org • Instagram: www.instagram.com/csis/

Fireside Chat with Dr. Chris Scolese, Director, National Reconnaissance Office

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