Langley Intelligence Group Videos

LIGNET Special Economic Advisor Dr. Peter Warburton gives a positive outlook for the U.S. economy in 2013, which he describes as a “transitional” year. His outlook for 2014 is even more encouraging. Warburton says there are challenges facing the U.S. economy this year, such as government belt-tightening and high gasoline and food prices, but he does not think these factors will have a significant effect. He is worried however, that the United States has become too dependent on stimulus spending.

Major General Paul Vallely told LIGNET in an exclusive interview that Syrian rebels led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA) now control approximately two-thirds of Syria. Vallely said the FSA is the primary rebel organization inside the country and is steadily making gains against the Assad regime. He also discusses his belief that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons against rebel forces.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI) discusses in this Fox News interview his belief that chemical weapons have probably been used by the Syrian regime against anti-government forces. Rogers said the evidence on this is strong and has spurred bipartisan concern from Congress.

Legendary former CIA operations officer Richard Holm tells LIGNET that the actions of U.S. officials during, before, and after the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi last September were “inexcusable” and he is concerned that no one has been held accountable. Holm sees threats to the United States from Iran, North Korea, and terrorism and is confident in the ability of the CIA Clandestine Service to help defend America against these threats.

LIGNET Special Economic Adviser Dr. Peter Warburton says in this exclusive interview that new Japanese Prime Minister Abe is a "man in a hurry" to resolve Japan's economic problems and there are sign that financial markets think he will succeed. But Warburton also says the Japanese economy still faces daunting challenges from demographic changes and damage to bilateral relations with China due to a territorial dispute.