US National Security Challenges: A Conversation Among Experts

Understanding expert perspective on where the US stands in the world with regards to national security is a key component of how The Cipher Brief keeps the security community connected.  Michael Morell and Cipher Brief Expert Mike Vickers  recently sat down to talk with each other about the challenges facing the US today and what priorities await the next administration.  Note: Both men have served presidents from both political parties. 

Their conversation has been lightly edited.