Dossier
Aldrich Ames
Coverage of Aldrich Ames in the Nexus archive.
- R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 84
R. James Woolsey, who led the CIA during the Clinton administration, died at 84 from a stroke. His health had declined due to 'Havana syndrome,' a condition affecting U.S. diplomats. Woolsey faced criticism for insufficient sanctions against CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames and navigated post-Cold War budget cuts.
- Former CIA director James Woolsey dies
James Woolsey, a former CIA director, died at 84 due to a stroke linked to Havana Syndrome. His tenure at the CIA was marked by challenges including the Aldrich Ames spy case and post-Cold War adjustments. Woolsey later became a conservative political figure, advising Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.