“There is no reason to believe people have lost interest in this.” “We know terrorists scheme and that they have shown interest in using biological weapons,” Chertoff said. Is the department actually living up to its name? That will be the primary question put to the panel that includes Jane Holl Lute, the current deputy secretary.Įarlier this week, Chertoff told CNN Intelligence Correspondent Suzanne Kelly that the threat of biological attacks has in no way diminished in the past 10 years. Michael Chertoff, the former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, will be part of a Saturday panel that looks at the past, present and future of the almost 10-year old department. CNN’s Wolf Blitzer will moderate the McRaven discussion and will host “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” live from Aspen starting on Wednesday.ĬNN Security Clearance: Special Operations rebuffed in effort to get new authorityĬNN Security Clearance: High level meeting focuses on future of special ops in Afghanistan Special Operations Command (SOCOM), discussing the large role special operations is now playing in defending the nation. On Wednesday, the forum kicks off with Admiral William McRaven, the commander of U.S.
With Syria in near meltdown and the threat of domestic terrorism still looming large, key players in the national security world are headed to Aspen, Colorado this week for the “ Aspen Security Forum.” The event will feature panels ranging from the role of special operations to cybersecurity, with both former and current officials weighing in.
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