Will America’s New Counter Terrorism Chief Be an Honest Broker on the Roots of Terrorism?

Will America’s New Counter Terrorism Chief Be an Honest Broker on the Roots of Terrorism?
Relatives of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing victims place roses over a plaque etched with victims' names during a ceremony in New York City on Feb. 26, 2020. Scott Heins/Getty Images
Tommy Waller
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The Acting Director of National Intelligence has announced the appointment of a new director for the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)—Lora Shiao.

Tommy Waller
Tommy Waller
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Tommy Waller serves as Director of Infrastructure Protection at the Center for Security Policy. Prior to joining the Center, Waller served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps in the infantry and reconnaissance specialties, with combat service overseas in numerous theaters, and service on both active duty and in the reserves. Waller currently manages the Secure the Grid Coalition—a group of policymakers, defense professionals, and activists working diligently to secure America’s most critical infrastructure—the U.S. electric grid. Learn more at SecureTheGrid.com.
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