John Prados

John Prados

Biography:

John Prados is an author and analyst of national security based in Washington, DC. He is the author of about thirty books and many articles on topics of current importance, presidential studies, international security; and diplomatic, intelligence, or military history. His current book is "The Ghosts of Langley: Into the CIA’s Heart of Darkness." In addition, Prados is author of titles on national security, the American presidency, and other subjects including Vietnam, the Soviet Union, and World War II. He is also a noted designer of boardgames on military strategy, intelligence, and diplomacy.
He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University in Political Science (International Relations) and focuses on presidential power, international relations, intelligence and military affairs. He is a senior fellow and project director with the National Security Archive at George Washington University. Prados heads the Archive’s documentation projects for Vietnam and for the CIA, is co-director of the Iraq project, and assists with the Archive’s Afghanistan project.

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  • CIA Operations

    John Prados discussed the CIA and how the agency has changed over the decades. Last hour guest Sonja Grace talked about spiritual healing.More »

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Code 12 & Simulation Theory / Karahan Tepe
Code 12 & Simulation Theory / Karahan Tepe
Producer and journalist Melissa Tittl discussed her latest documentary, "Code 12," and the simulated universe theory. Followed by author and explorer Andrew Collins on his latest book, "Karahan Tepe."

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