Intelligence History Brownbag: Bryan Lintott

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Bryan Lintott, a research associate at the University of Cambridge's Scott Polar Research Institute, will present a Brownbag lunch titled "The Coldest Front: The Central Intelligence Agency and American Antractic Policy and Operations (1947-59)" for the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies.

Prior to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the U.S., which had reserved its own possible Antarctic territorial claim, was confounded by the dilemma of allies competing over Antarctic territory and confronted by Soviet scientific bases on the continent. During this period, the CIA was influential in government discussions that resulted in the U.S. providing the diplomatic leadership that brought about the Antarctic Treaty. This presentation will offer a historical narrative that highlights the role of the CIA in developing American Antarctic policy, and the CIA's interest in Antarctic science within the context of the Cold War.

Light appetizers will be served, but feel free to bring your lunch.

This event is the latest in the irregular series of Intelligence History Brownbags jointly sponsored by the North American Society for Intelligence History, the Certificate in Intelligence at Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs, and the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. These organizations are grateful to Johns Hopkins' MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy for joining them in sponsoring this event.

Attendees can also join in online through the live stream; the link will be sent in the registration confirmation.