On August 12, 2008, National Intelligence Officer (NIO) for Transnational Threats, Mr. Ted Gistaro, addressed The Washington Institute's Special Policy Forum. Mr. Gistaro was appointed NIO in November 2006 after nearly two decades of service with the Central Intelligence Agency.

His speech discussed the current state of al-Qaeda as well as the current threats facing the United States homeland.

A copy of his prepared remarks are available by clicking here.