Talk – Clare Smith: Secret Intelligence in the 21 Century

Claire Smith is a prominent former British diplomat, extreme negotiator, and intelligence expert who offers crucial insider analysis on the evolution, purpose, and modern limitations of state secrets. Over a 27-year career with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, she navigated international crises, served on the UK Joint Intelligence Committee, and spent eight years on the Cabinet Office’s Security Vetting Appeals Panel. Through her current roles as an academic lecturer and public speaker, Smith breaks down the mechanics of secret intelligence in the 21st century.