Confirmation hearings begin today for General David Petraeus to replace Leon Panetta as the next director of the CIA. The following Boston University professors are available to offer expert commentary:
Arthur Hulnick is a 35-year veteran of the intelligence profession, mostly with the CIA. He is the author of “Keeping Us Safe: Secret Intelligence” and “Fixing the Spy Machine: Preparing American Intelligence for the 21st Century.” He can be reached at 617-353-8978, ahulnick@bu.edu
Joseph Wippl is a 30-year CIA veteran. He can be reached at 617-353-8992, jwippl@bu.edu