Richard Betts
3 books
About the Author
Richard Betts is a distinguished scholar and expert in international security, with a career spanning decades at Columbia University's Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, where he serves as director. A former senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and analyst for the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Betts has shaped policy debates on national security through his incisive analyses of intelligence failures and strategic decision-making. His work bridges academia and government, offering critical insights into the interplay of knowledge, power, and risk in American foreign policy. Betts's contributions continue to influence how leaders navigate the complexities of global threats, emphasizing the vital role of informed intelligence in safeguarding national interests.
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analytical
rigorous
insightful
