Mark Lowenthal

Mark Lowenthal is a former assistant director for analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency, known for his expertise in intelligence analysis and national security. He has played a significant role in shaping policies related to intelligence operations and has been a vocal advocate for the need to protect intelligence sources and methods. In a recent news article, he commented on the CIA's involvement in lethal air strikes in the Caribbean, highlighting the agency's reliance on intelligence rather than legal evidence for operations against drug smugglers.