The Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy at the Jackson School of Global Affairs presents
David Cohen, former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency:
“Intelligence Dimensions of U.S.-China Competition.”
Cohen served as deputy director of the CIA from 2021 to 2025, previously holding the position from 2015 to 2017. As the Agency’s second-in-command, he helped manage the CIA’s domestic and worldwide operations, oversee its strategic modernization, and lead the Agency’s performance of its five core missions – foreign intelligence collection, all-source analysis, covert action, counter-intelligence and foreign liaison relationships. At the conclusion of his tenure, Mr. Cohen was awarded the Director’s Award and the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Agency’s highest honor.