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The Origins of the Country Desk Officer

SUMMARY

In 1980, staff officers responsible for foreign relations partnerships were named Country Desk Officers in the model of the State Department. This followed the creation of the NSA's first foreign affairs organization in the wake of the "Peace Treaty of 1976" with the CIA.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

Jun 10, 2005

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Feb 05, 2018