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David Shedd

Visting Fellow, AEI

David Shedd
David R. Shedd served over 30 years in various intelligence and national security positions, most recently as the Acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. He is currently a Visiting Distinguished Fellow with the Heritage Foundation.
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The Curious Omission in Russia’s New Security Strategy

It doesn’t mention “cyber”—and that tells us a few things.

  • David Shedd and Ivana Stradner
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In Defense Of The ISIS Intelligence Whistleblowers

The entire profession is nervous about allegations that could mean top brass at a combatant command violated the sacrosanct professional code of intelligence.

  • David Shedd
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Intelligence Reform 2.0

Here are six ways to make sure America’s leaders and troops get the intel they need.

  • David Shedd and Matthew F. Ferraro