Fomenting an ongoing political crisis is actually one of ISIS's objectives; it distracts policymakers' attention from terrorists inside Iraq; and it draws critical Iraqi security forces and law enforcement away from the front lines of the battle against ISIS. — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
I spent close to a decade as an undercover officer in the CIA and have spent most of my adult life collecting intelligence and… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
Professionals refer to the stages of the intelligence cycle as collection, processing, analyzing and sharing information. In most cases, the implications and significance of… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
Ultimately, taxpayers deserve a government that leverages technology to serve them, rather than one that deploys unsecure, decades old technology, and keeps sensitive information… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
As a former undercover CIA officer, I've worked with my colleagues in the 114th Congress to approach the growing terrorist threat from a number… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
A China-friendly North Korea serves as a buffer between southern China and the U.S.'s sphere of influence in the region - something of which… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
The rise of ISIS has exposed the darkest side of humanity - at times manifesting their violent ideology at our very doorsteps. — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
At the secret CIA training facility called 'The Farm,' aspiring case-officers learn how to recruit spies and steal secrets. As a former CIA officer,… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
I've been telling people, if we want to keep the Republican party in Texas, the Republican party in Texas needs to start looking like… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
U.S. energy policy is about far more than jobs and the economy. It is a critical component of our foreign policy. — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
To ensure that the free world continues to set the rules of the road in the global economy, America and its allies must work… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
I was in the CIA for nine years. I am intimately familiar with the information classification system. I used it every day on the… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
ISIS was able to grow because the Obama administration stuck its head in the sand rather than address the emerging problem. — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
Having served in both Pakistan and India, I'm familiar with how their nuclear armament influenced regional stability. — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
Saudi Arabia is a crucial ally in the Middle East, supporting U.S. efforts to fight terrorism and halt the ambitions of a hostile and… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
While a physical barrier can be effective in urban areas, each sector of the border faces unique geographical, cultural and technological challenges that would… — Will Hurd Copy Share Image
