Paul J. Farley

Paul Farley has over 32 years of service in the intelligence and policymaking world, including the last 16 years in CIA senior leadership positions. He most recently served as the assistant director of the CIA for South and Central Asia. Farley was responsible for over a thousand officers serving in high-risk, complex and ambiguous environments, and his position required working closely with U.S. government policy and senior civilian and defense leaders on some of the most complex issues facing U.S. national security. Read More

OPINION November 4

I was blown up by a bomber and survived. Here’s how I kept on going

I survive a horrible attack by a bomber. But that wasn't the end. I made sure it was a new beginning and didn't let my attacker win. Here's how I kept on going.