Frank Anderson (intelligence officer)

Frank Anderson
President of the Middle East Policy Council
In office 2009–2012
Preceded by	Chas W. Freeman Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1942-02-01)February 1, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	January 27, 2020(2020-01-27) (aged 77)
Alma mater	University of Illinois in Chicago

Frank Anderson (February 1, 1942 – January 27, 2020) was an American intelligence officer and spymaster.

Life and career

Anderson was born in Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois in Chicago, earning his bachelor's degree.[1] He was a CIA officer.[2][3]

Anderson was president of the Middle East Policy Council[4] from 2009 to 2012.

Anderson died[1][5] on January 27, 2020, at the age of 77.

References

1. Roberts, Sam (February 19, 2020). "Frank Anderson, Former Spy Who Supplied Afghan Insurgents, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
2. "Leak Ignites Frenzy of Speculation: Theories Center On Fallout From '16 Words' In Bush's State Of Union Speech". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. October 1, 2003. p. 105. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Speculations on leak source aboard". Longview Daily News. Longview, Washington. October 5, 2003. p. 27. Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Sholtis, Tadd (December 4, 2013). Military Strategy as Public Discourse: America's War in Afghanistan. Taylor & Francis. p. 112. ISBN 9781134491285 – via Google Books.
5. Smith, Harrison (February 20, 2024). "Frank Anderson, former CIA spymaster in the Middle East, dies at 77". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 21, 2024.

External links

• Frank Anderson at IMDb