Central Intelligence Agency, The

Central Intelligence Agency, The | The CIA Helps Promote Peace

Robert M. Gates, a career intelligence officer, served on the National Security Council staff under four presidents and was director of Central

Summary: Intelligence under former president George Bush. When the CIA helped negotiate the 1998 Israeli-Palestinian accord, many Americans grew concerned that the CIA was expanding its mission. However, the agency has always played a prominent role in international negotiations and in monitoring cease-fires and treaty compliance. Indeed, the CIA has a longstanding role in helping to promote peace worldwide....

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