The need for a more effective counterintelligence force has never been greater, and despite some foolish but understandable mistakes there is nothing inherently wrong with an organization of this nature.

Of course in a town where perception is more important than reality, some would have you believe that propaganda victories are sufficient to bring down such a capability. A critical question that no one seems to be asking: how many major intelligence organizations have been shuttered … ever?

Where what-used-to-be-CIFA might end up is less significant than the fact that its people and missions should continue to keep secrets secret.