Joe Zacks is a former senior CIA leader with 20+ years on the front lines of counterterrorism. As Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism and Chief of Operations at the CIA\u2019s Counterterrorism Mission Center, he led global missions targeting terrorist groups and emerging threats. A commanding, clear-eyed speaker, Zacks brings rare insight into national security, geopolitics, and strategic leadership. His career spans high-stakes roles\u2014Chief of Station in conflict zones, Chief Learning Officer at the Agency, and U.S. Army combat arms officer and West Point professor. Honored with the CIA\u2019s Distinguished Intelligence Medal and the Army\u2019s Legion of Merit, Zacks is a trusted voice on national security, leadership, and geopolitical risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"