Michael V. Hayden Center

06/01/2026

Our friends at Intelligence and National Security Alliance are hosting a great career-focused event on June 18th in the Washington DC Metro area, including a job fair. Learn the latest on how to maximize advantage in a career in the US Intelligence Community. You won't want to miss it!

And Schar School of Policy and Government (our home) will be manning a desk to answer any questions you have about pursuing a graduate degree in security studies. Come find us!

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Join 250 intelligence, defense, and national security colleagues at The New IC, on Thursday, June 18, from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA.

05/28/2026

Here's a first: a song inspired by a Hayden Center event by the artist Shaina Shaina, incorporating quotes from our event on Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI), aka Havana Syndrome. Check it out, and then check out our event (posted below). /1

HEAR THE SONG:

7th Floor CadreVocal Style: Aggressive, distorted female vocals (verses/chorus). Deep, somber male voice (Hayden Center quotes).(Intro)(Sound of a low, rhyth...

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day when we honor those military members who lost their lives defending our Nation, let’s also remember our Intelligence Community colleagues who paid that ultimate sacrifice.

05/23/2026

Our executive director Larry Pfeiffer appeared on PBS NewsHour Friday evening.

WATCH:

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the highest-ranking intelligence official in the U.S. government, has resigned. She said her husband is suffering from a rare bone cancer that requires her full attention. Nick Schifrin and Liz Landers report, and William Brangham discusses more with....

05/21/2026

Satire plays an important role in helping Americans understand government.

Gen Hayden joined Stephen Colbert on his show 9 years ago to promote his book PLAYING TO THE EDGE.

WATCH: https://youtu.be/buI8aO7nRDM?si=VSwpom4YQG9oBGQ

Thanks, Stephen, for the laughs!

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The ex-director of the CIA and NSA dismisses Trump's wiretapping ac...

05/07/2026

We were just wrapping at this time last night. BLUF: It wasn’t great news.

Energy & the Real Cost of War with Iran

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05/06/2026

It's time for the Hayden Center instant replay!!!

Please watch our event from earlier this evening:
Energy & the Real Cost of the War with Iran

Mark Finley | Richard Kauzlarich | David Priess (moderator)

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/live/jwQkFqPv38E?si=Q0L3-6Dt3-UI_eqp

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05/05/2026

ENERGY & THE REAL COST OF WAR WITH IRAN

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05/04/2026

It’s tomorrow! Find out why the cost of war with Iran may be more than just the $4.15/gal you’re paying for gas.

Beyond the battlefield lies the real story: energy, economics, and decision-making under pressure.

How do intelligence & diplomacy shape responses to a Gulf crisis?

🛢️ ENERGY & THE REAL COST OF WAR WITH IRAN
🗓️ May 5 | 7 PM EDT | Arlington VA + 👨‍💻 livestream

Register: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2099765/1968319/

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