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Weekly Intelligence Notes

05 - 11 June 2024
(Issue 22)

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CONTENTS


Section I - CURRENTS

(Recent Developments)



Section II - DEEP DIVES

(Research Papers, OpEds, Analysis, Podcasts)



Section III - FORMERS' FORUM

(Legacy Intel Practitioners' Informed Perspectives
and Recent Endeavors)



Section IV - MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS

(All Categories)

*The editor thanks the following contributors of content for this issue:

GR, LR, JK, S, MA


Section V - BOOKS, FILM, HISTORY, POP CULTURE

Books: (Forthcoming, New Releases, Overlooked)

True Intelligence Matters on Film: Declassified: The Untold Stories of American Spies, S1 E2, The Hunt for Sadaam - Domini Hofmann (2016)

Intelligence in History - A Collection of Recently Released Content

Infographic: Mapped - The World's Largest Armies in 2024 - Visual Capitalist, 01 Jun 24

Walking Tours: "The Spies of Embassy Row" and "Spies of Georgetown" - Washington, DC. (Sundays, Dates/Times Vary)

Section VI - Obituaries and Classifieds

(Research Requests, Academic Opportunities, Employment)

Obituaries

  • Lawrence Wright — Former U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer
  • Jim Geer — Decorated Former FBI Assistant Director of Foreign Counterintelligence
  • Marty Karmann-Bauer — Former NSA Chief of Strategic Engagement
  • Gary Wagner — 40-Year-Career CIA Officer

    • Research Requests and Academic Opportunities

    • Call for Papers: Navigating the Future of Intelligence Education: Adapting to New Realities - IAFIE EC Annual Conference, 10-12 Sep 24, Malta. 27 June 2024 deadline.
    • Call for Submissions: 2024 Naval Intelligence Essay Contest - Cosponsored by the U.S. Naval Institute and Naval Intelligence Professionals. 31 July 2024 deadline.
    • Call for Papers: Special Issue of Intelligence and National Security Journal on Private Sector Intelligence. 300 word abstracts due by 01 Jul 24.
    • Call for Book Chapters: IGI Global Publications Forthcoming work The Impact of Leakers, Whistleblowers, and the Rise of Propaganda. 21 Jun 24 deadline.
    • Call for Online Survey Participants: Institution Review Board approved research project from Northeastern University on critical thinking skills for national security intelligence analysts.
    • Call for Information and Interview Subjects: In search of information on possible espionage activity in New York City in the WWII and post-war era.
    • Call for papers: Irregular Warfare Lessons Learned Since 9/11 - Department of Defense's Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) and the Foreign Policy Research Institute's (FPRI) Center for the Study of Intelligence and Nontraditional Warfare conference in Annapolis, MD 17-18 September 2024 - 01 August Deadline.
    • Call for information: Child of former CIA officers John and Mary Mae Roman seeks information about parents' careers.
    • Call for information: Seeking input and suggestions for a chapter on Counterintelligence for the second edition of the Oxford University Handbook of National Security Intelligence.
    • Call for information: Seeking information on Priscilla Griffin de Mauduit, OSS-CIA, 1941-1965.
    • Call for information: Seeking information on Peruvian communist terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path).
    • Seeking Interview Subjects: Seeking information on Czech-U.S. relations late 1970s and 1980s, StB's techniques and effectiveness, exposition and expulsion of U.S. staff in Prague, Czech intel operatives on U.S. soil.
    • Seeking Interview Subjects: Current or former intelligence officers, analysts, and counterintelligence (CI) professionals with firsthand experience in dealing with Russian illegals to participate in confidential interview sessions as part of a PhD dissertation.
    • Call for Information: Swiss photographer Bruno Zehnder and research activity/death in Mirny Antarctica 1997 / info on climate between Russia and the CIA in the 19980s/90s regarding adhering to the scientific treaty and the race to be the first to breach Lake Vostok.
    • Call For Articles: AFIO Journal, The Intelligencer - Assorted Topics

    Employment

    Section VII - Events

    Upcoming AFIO Events

    • 20 June 2024, 1800 (ET) - Author Kevin Bryant on his book Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage - Virtual - AFIO Eastern Tennessee Chapter.
    • 27 June 2024, 1200 (ET) - In-Person and Virtual - The Florida Suncoast AFIO Chapter luncheon features the Honorable Bill Burgess, Circuit Court Judge in Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit and US Army Special Forces veteran
    • 30 July 24, 1900 (PT) - Former CIA Director General David Petraeus on challenges in Ukraine and the Middle East - In-Person, Yorba Linda, CA - AFIO Los Angeles Chapter; Dinner after presentation.
    • 1 August 2024, 1800 (PT) - Director, Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Lt Gen Heath Collins on the Missile Defense Agency - its responsibilities, its challenges and opportunities, and the importance of what the MDA does every day for our nation's security - In-Person, Simi Valley, CA - AFIO-Los Angeles Chapter; More details to follow.

    Events from Advertisers, Corporate Sponsors, Others

    • 13 Jun 24, 1830 (ET) – In-Person and Virtual – Spy Chat LIVE with Chris Costa ft Dr. Stacey Dixon - International Spy Museum, Washington DC
    • 14 Jun 24, 1830 (ET) – In-Person and Virtual – Birds Aren't Real: An Evening with Peter McIndoe - International Spy Museum, Washington DC
    • 25 Jun 24, 1400-1500 (ET) – Virtual – SPY with Me: Program for Individuals with Dementia and their Care Partners - International Spy Museum, Washington DC
    • 26 Jun 24 1630-1730 (ET) – In Person – Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy - Institute of World Politics, Washington DC
    • 26 Jun 24, 1800-1900 (GMT) – Virtual Conference – Using Intelligence to Control Weapons of Mass Destruction – Johns Hopkins University
    • 26-27 Jun 24 1200-1800 (GMT) – Virtual Conference – Knock in the Night: Intelligence, Security, and Special Services in Authoritarian States – Brunel University
    • 27 Jun 24, 1730 (ET) – Virtual – Sexuality and Subterfuge with Josephine Baker - International Spy Museum and National Portrait Gallery Program at the National Portrait Gallery's McEvoy Auditorium, Washington DC
    • 29 Jun 24, 1400-1600 (ET) – In Person – In Store Book Signing Event for Humble Yet Fierce with author Katy McQuaid - International Spy Museum, Washington DC
    • 10 Jul 24, 0900-0945 (ET) – Virtual – Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Rick Muller, Director, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) and INSA VP for Policy Bishop Garrison - INSA, Washington DC
    • 27-28 Aug 24 – In Person – Intelligence & National Security Summit - INSA, Bethesda, MD

    See the AFIO Calendar of Events for scheduling further in the future.



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    With the growth in intelligence-related books, AFIO seeks volunteers who are willing to review new releases. We are looking for short reviews (500 words) for inclusion in the WIN. The make-up of AFIO's membership puts us in a position to offer unique reviews in the intelligence studies world, matching backgrounds with subject matter. If interested, please register here.



    AFIO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT


    Released to members-only on 04 June 2024

    The Secret Plot to Build a Confederate Navy

    Alexander Rose,
    (author, historian, journalist)
    The Lion And The Fox: Two Rival Spies
    and the Secret Plot to Build a Confederate Navy


    AFIO President James Hughes, a former senior CIA Ops Officer and Former NSA Associate Deputy Director of Ops, interviews author Alexander Rose (@AlexRoseWriter). (30 mins with Q&A.)

    In 1861, after the Civil War's outbreak, two secret agents — a Confederate and his Union rival — were dispatched to neutral Britain, each entrusted with a vital mission. This is the untold tale of two foes, their struggle,and the high stakes of the cotton trade.

    The Lion and The Fox is available here.

    Access the Rose video interview here or click above image.


    AFIO BOOK REVIEW
    (June 2024)

    Released on 04 June 2024, please enjoy this installment of AFIOʻs new short form book reviews, which are drafted by our members and colleagues. Frequency of publication will ultimately depend on the availability of our growing team of volunteer reviewers; we will initially aim to produce one review each month. Feedback on this new effort can be directed to winseditor@afio.com



    Former CIA Deputy Chief of Russia Operations John Sipher writes on:

    The Russian FSB: A Concise History of the Federal Security Service

    by Kevin Riehle
    (Georgetown University Books, March 2024).

    Access review here.





    The Podcast


    LATEST PODCAST: In this episode, Ronald Drabkin, author of Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor, the story of the WWI hero who became a fixture of high society in Golden Age Hollywood while acting as a double agent for the Japanese Empire as it prepared to attack Pearl Harbor. Host and Interviewer is AFIO President James Hughes, a former senior CIA Operations Officer and Former NSA Associate Deputy Director of Operations.
    The interview runs 19 minutes and includes several Q&As.
    "Thanks to recently declassified FBI files, Drabkin discovered why the UK, US, and Japan would prefer to keep their dealings with Frederick Rutland, aka 'Agent Shinkawa,' secret forever.... The life of a spy has never seemed so addictive or harrowing. Drabkin takes an evenhanded approach, portraying Rutland as complicated—equal parts hero and villain. This winning and dramatic biography pierces the veil of secrecy surrounding historical events." — Booklist

    Podcast here.

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    Section I - CURRENTS

    (Recent Developments)

    First German Pegasus SIGINT spy aircraft rolls out - Airforce Technology, 10 Jun 24

    The first of an eventual three-airframe fleet of Pegasus signals intelligence (SIGINT) spy aircraft for Germany has rolled out of Bomdardier Defense’s Wichita site in the US to begin its ground testing programme. Bombardier’s Global 6000 business jet was selected for the Pegasus programme, which will see the integration of the Hensoldt Kalætron Integral SIGINT system and other sensors by Lufthansa Technik Defense in Hamburg, Germany, providing the country’s military with a new airborne surveillance capability. In June 2021, Hensoldt was awarded a contract to supply an airborne system for electronic SIGINT on board three Bombardier jets based on its Kalætron Integral system, which collects and analyses military signals from radar and radio systems. In a 5 June 2024 release, timed to coincide with the recent ILA Berlin airshow, Bombardier stated that since that award, Hensoldt, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier had “collaborated closely on a joint design activity”. (Read more here.)

    Espionage in orbit: Russian satellite is caught spying on another satellite - Universe Magazine, 05 Jun 24

    The French company Aldoria Space, which tracks objects in orbit using a network of ground-based telescopes, has published a very revealing record. It demonstrates how the Russian Luch-2 inspection satellite approaches other spacecraft. The rendezvous took place on April 12, 2024, in geostationary orbit. After that, Aldoria Space gave a warning to satellite operators about the sudden maneuvers of the Russian spacecraft. Aldoria Space didn’t report which satellite was spied on by Luch-2. But it is known that the minimum distance between the objects was 10 km. As of the beginning of June, they were at a distance of 20-50 km from each other. Such maneuvers are not uncommon for Russian and Chinese spacecraft, which have been repeatedly caught spying on other satellites. For example, in October 2023, the same Luch-2 (also known as Olympus-2) approached another geostationary satellite at a distance of 60 km. By the beginning of December, it had left this position and now found a new goal for itself. (Read more here.)

    Space-based monitoring of electronic signals is now a commercial battleground - Space News, 03 Jun 24

    The once highly-classified ability to detect and pinpoint the locations of radio frequency (RF) emissions from space is rapidly transitioning to the commercial sector — giving companies new powerful capabilities for all sorts of surveillance and intelligence gathering. Interest in RF monitoring from space has soared in recent years as geopolitical conflicts disrupt vital maritime shipping lanes and supply chains, underscoring vulnerabilities. Companies like Virginia-based HawkEye 360 are leveraging shoebox-size satellites that hear electronic signals — emitted by ships, aircraft and other sources — to provide intelligence on “dark ships” evading detection and the location of GPS jammers in Ukraine. And the technology’s potential is only just starting to be realized, said James “Sandy” Winnefeld, a retired U.S. Navy admiral and a board member of HawkEye 360. (Full article here.)

    NSA warns public to restart Android and iPhone devices weekly - Inquirer.Net, 07 Jun 24

    Online threats have been increasing as technology continues to improve. In response, the United States’ NSA warns the world of an essential cybersecurity method: restarting your phone weekly. The National Security Agency says it can disrupt malware and viruses that may have entered your devices. Of course, the government body acknowledges that it is not a foolproof measure. Nonetheless, it can deter many harmful software applications. The NSA also provided additional steps to ensure online safety. (Full article here.)

    Netherlands refuses access to Russian fishing vessels after espionage accusation - Seafood Source, 05 Jun 24

    The Netherlands has officially cut off Russian fishing vessel access to the country following accusations that Russian vessels are being used to spy on Dutch ports. The Netherlands Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers told members of parliament that his department intends to stop granting exemptions to Russian ships seeking to offload food products at Dutch ports. Under current European Union sanctions, ships sailing under the Russian flag are not allowed to enter any ports or locks in the E.U., with exceptions allowed for certain circumstances – including food products. Those exceptions were applied by the Netherlands to Russian-flagged ships delivering food products, including fishing vessels. However, an investigation by Pointer claimed that there was evidence Russian fishing vessels were being used to spy on foreign ports. (Full article here.)

    IRGC Operatives Enter European Ports with Concealed Identity - Iran International, 07 Jun 24

    Operatives of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are entering European ports, concealing their identity as seafarers while on board Iranian ships and oil tankers, sources familiar with the situation told Iran International. The sources, who Iran International has not identified for their protection, are connected to a security apparatus in the Middle East. They allege these individuals are not declaring their identity and are armed with weapons on the ship in European ports, specifically: Constanta (Romania) , Valencia (Spain) , Ravenna (Italy), and Antwerp (Belgium). Sources said these armed IRGC forces may use this method as a means to spy and collect information in Europe - all while reportedly bypassing sanctions. (Read here.)

    Former AIVD chief nominated for Dutch premiership - Tom Griffin on Intelligence History, 05 Jun 24

    The Netherlands’ AIVD intelligence agency hit the headlines last week when its former chief, Dick Schoof, was nominated as Prime Minister by the formateur managing the country’s coalition negotiations. Schoof is expected to lead a government dominated by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party For Freedom (PVV). Ben Coates, a British columnist for Rotterdam’s Algemeen Dagblad, told The Times: ‘Wilders spent 25 years railing against the Hague elite and the malevolent deep state and then when he finally got the chance to pick a PM he went for … the country’s former spy chief and top security official.’ One of Wilders’ rivals on the far-right, Thierry Baudet of Forum for Democracy (FvD) complained 'The Netherlands has voted for Geert Wilders and what we get is a former Labor Party civil servant who has been spying on us for years.’ (Full article here.)

    The steakhouse stakeout that entangled Bob Menendez - Politico, 04 Jun 24

    On May 21, 2019, two FBI surveillance teams were sent to the Morton’s steakhouse a few blocks from the White House. They were not there looking for Sen. Bob Menendez, but then he showed up. That’s according to testimony Tuesday from an FBI investigator called as a witness in the New Jersey Democrat’s corruption trial. That evening, two FBI investigators, posing as a husband and wife, were inside the steakhouse eavesdropping on a trio of Egyptian men seated at a table, including one who was the subject of their investigation. Then Menendez and his now-wife, Nadine, joined the men. And the senator — who infamously goes to Morton’s much of the time he’s in D.C. and charges meals to his political action committee — ended up in the middle of the steakhouse stake out. Among his dining companions that evening were Ahmed Helmy, an Egyptian official who has been described as a diplomat and an intelligence officer... (Full article here.)

    Chinese spies are targeting disgruntled workers within U.S. corporations, warns national counterintelligence head Michael Casey - CNBC, 04 Jun 24

    The U.S. needs to prepare for more cyberattacks from an increasing number of threat actors across the globe, with China being the biggest one, said Michael C. Casey, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. China is “by far the most prolific actor out there and the one coming after us across the board and in the hardest way possible,” he said at the CNBC CEO Council Summit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Casey said there has been a 100% increase in cyber incidents and ransomware demands across the board. Over the years, he said, China realized that America’s advantage in the world was technology and that made it a huge target. And it won’t stop, “because it works, because they keep succeeding,” Casey said. “China has published their list of desired technologies and then they go get it and it works.” (Full article here.)

    Russia-backed Actors Posed as US, French Intelligence Agencies to Spread Online Disinformation, Report Reveals - The Readable, 04 Jun 24

    Tech giant Microsoft is accusing Russian-backed bad actors of impersonating intelligence agencies in the United States and France to spread online misinformation targeting the upcoming Paris Olympics. This revelation comes in a report issued by Microsoft, highlighting a potential attempt to disrupt the international sporting event. On June 2, Microsoft's security team, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), exposed a disinformation campaign targeting the upcoming Paris Olympics. The campaign, linked to a Russia-affiliated group known as Storm-1679, involved a fabricated video masquerading as a press release from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The video's intent, according to MTAC, was to provoke fear of danger and discourage people from attending the international sporting event. Specifically, a fabricated video, uploaded to social media platform X last February, is spreading fear ahead of the Paris Olympics. The 78-second clip, linked to a Russia-affiliated group, falsely claims the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has intelligence on impending terrorist attacks by radical Islamist groups targeting France and the European Union. To appear legitimate, the video features the CIA's emblem and an image depicting the agency's headquarters. (Full article here.)

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    Section II - DEEP DIVES

    (Research Papers, OpEds, Analysis, Podcasts)

    Optimising intelligence operations for international law enforcement: harnessing THRIVE for national intelligence model advancement - Journal of Policing, Intelligence, and Counterterrorism, 09 Jun 24

    THRIVE (Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation, Vulnerability, and Engagement) represents a decision-making framework introduced by the United Kingdom’s (UK) National Police Chiefs’ Council in 2017, with a particular focus on vulnerability. Alongside THRIVE other intelligence-led policing models such as the National Intelligence Model (NIM), have become integral to policing practices. While THRIVE is widely adopted as a primary analysis and decision-making framework in UK police services, its examination remains limited, including its impact on the NIM and its use by intelligence personnel. Interviews with 15 police personnel from operation intelligence units within a specific English service were conducted to ascertain its level of adoption. A series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to all 43 UK police services in England and Wales were then initiated, to understand if the THRIVE model is adopted and, if so, where within their respective units. The findings indicate widespread acceptance and integration of THRIVE among intelligence practitioners, without immediate adverse effects on the application of the NIM. The use of heuristic naturalistic decision-making processes in THRIVE assessments, suggests a need for further research. Though, there is a risk of reduced decision-making capacity among frontline intelligence workers using THRIVE within the constraints of the NIM. (Full report here.)

    Women, intelligence and countering terrorism (CT) in Indonesia: Where are the women? - Journal of Policing, Intelligence, and Counterterrorism, 05 Jun 24 (open access, original publication 19 Feb 24)

    This article explores women's roles in Indonesian intelligence services in response to the rising trend of women’s involvement in terrorism in Indonesia. It seeks to understand the extent to which gender dynamics influence women’s roles in CT efforts, including detection, surveillance, analysis, and intelligence gathering. Employing Feminist Security Studies and gendered organisational lens frameworks, the paper analyses women’s experiences in masculinist intelligence institutions. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) adopted in 1979 and The United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2242 adopted in 2015 highlight the importance of gender in promoting women’s participation in security sectors, including within the intelligence agencies. Focusing on Indonesia as a case study, this paper conducts a gender analysis to examine how gender and the framing of female bodies construct and affect women’s roles within the Indonesian intelligence agencies as institutions of hegemonic masculinity. Drawing from data obtained through interviews with intelligence agents and experts from 2021 to 2023 in Indonesia, this paper argues that despite women’s crucial roles in CT efforts, they still encounter gender bias, discrimination, stigmatisation, societal gender norms and systemic neglect of their specific needs. (Full report here.)

    The Narrative Power of Russian Foreign Intelligence - International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, 07 Jun 24

    This study examines the narratives created and exploited by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) in its official history. It views the official history as part of a broader campaign to influence domestic and foreign perceptions of the SVR, starting in the 1990s. The narratives are examined in terms of narrative power; namely, the ability to cause intended effects by creating a certain understanding of events. The study finds that the SVR substantiates a “derzhavniki master narrative” in which Russia is a great power that must continuously balance the power of other states and prevent these states from achieving relative gains. The SVR’s narratives integrate the history of foreign intelligence into the history of Russia. This integration has narrative power because a strong foreign intelligence service is both natural and legitimate in the derzhavniki narrative. The study moreover finds that the SVR deals with the KGB’s history of repression by portraying itself as a victim. (Access here.)

    Open Source AI: The Overlooked National Security Imperative - Just Security, 06 Jun 24

    Today’s digital world is built on the back of innovative open source solutions like Linux or Python. Across sectors, from critical government infrastructure to academia to industry, the open source movement has played a pivotal role in driving technological progress forward. The AI-driven world of the future is no different — it will be highly dependent on the widespread availability of open source models. This has clear national security implications. Whoever builds, maintains, or controls the global open source AI ecosystem will have a powerful influence on our shared digital future. It is therefore imperative for Western technology companies to maintain a leading position in the development and implementation of cutting-edge open source AI solutions. Unfortunately, concerns about AI safety are leading many Western policymakers to develop new proposals that limit the abilities of businesses and academic institutions to develop AI in a transparent and open source manner. Though the West is not united, across regulatory regimes, governments are having serious debates about the future of AI and whether or not it will be open or closed. (Access here.)

    The Real Winner of Russia’s War? The FSB - The Moscow Times, 05 Jun 24

    Exactly 25 years ago, the man widely regarded as President Vladimir Putin's political instructor was hiding in Paris from the Russian police. Anatoly Sobchak, the former mayor of St. Petersburg, was suspected of corruption and was helped to leave Russia on a Finnish private jet by KGB lieutenant colonel Vladimir Putin, who had just been appointed director of Russia's FSB. When I interviewed him on my program “Top Secret”, Sobchak seemed a bit confused and unable to imagine the future. But that evening in the lobby of the Hôtel Ambassadeur we talked about the future. As we were leaving, Sobchak said to me, “I understand why Yeltsin chose Putin as his successor — he would never betray you. But I also understand that once he has power, Putin will never give it back to anyone.” The meaning of these words was then understood by very few people, but Sobchak did not hope to be heard. (Full report here.)

    Soviet Espionage in Sweden: The Vasilii Sidorenko Case of 1942 - International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, 07 Jun 2024

    This is a study of a Soviet espionage mission in Sweden in 1942 under the aegis of the intelligence officer Vasilii Sidorenko. Aside from trying to reconstruct, on the basis of material filed with the archive of the Swedish Security Police (Säpo), the history of the mission, the article also addresses methodological challenges following from the fact that we must, as Soviet material remains very scarce, approach Sidorenko’s mission indirectly, through material generated by the Swedish police. The article is therefore structured in terms of three separate fields of inquiry—a first that addresses the organization of Sweden’s counterespionage with regard the Sidorenko mission, a second that addresses the organization and institutional context within which Sidorenko operated, and a third that addresses the accounts of five Swedish citizens who were suspected and later sentenced for having assisted Sidorenko to collect military intelligence in Sweden. The article concludes that the suggested framework with three fields of inquiry might be helpful in the study of offensive espionage operations in a more general sense. (Access here.)

    A pen pal in Moscow: Moldovan Chief of General Staff passed secret information to his GRU handlers - The Insider, 05 Jun 2024

    The Insider has accessed Telegram correspondence between former Chief of the Moldovan General Staff Igor Gorgan and his GRU handler, Russian Colonel Alexei Makarov. Gorgan regularly reported to Makarov on Moldova's domestic political situation and provided information on visits from Ukrainian Ministry of Defense representatives, who came to Moldova to purchase military equipment and ammunition. Gorgan served in the General Staff until late 2021, when the country’s new Western-leaning president Maia Sandu requested his resignation. Before the July 2023 mass expulsion of Russian spies working in Moldova under diplomatic cover in Moldova, Gorgan even managed to secure a job at the UN. Leveraging his remaining connections in the Moldovan Defense Ministry, Gorgan continues to be a key GRU informant. (Full report here.)

    The Latest from International Spy Museum Historian Andrew Hammond, PhD.

    Spycast is the official podcast of the International Spy Museum and hosts interviews with intelligence experts on matters of HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, OSINT, and GEOINT. Spycast is hosted by historian Andrew Hammond, PhD.

    04 Jun | “Alan Turing: Codebreaker, Visionary, Enigma” – with Andrew Hodges (71 mins) Andrew Hodges joins Andrew to discuss the life and work of Alan Turing. Andrew is an emeritus senior research fellow of mathematics at the University of Oxford.

    Section III - FORMERS' FORUM

    (Legacy Intel Practitioners' Informed Perspectives
    and Recent Endeavors)

    The Latest Insights from Former CIA Acting Deputy Director for Operations Jack Devine.

    In Other News The proprietary analytic newsletter crafted for The Arkin Group's private clients by former CIA Acting Deputy Director for Operations Jack Devine.

    07 Jun | Global election results signal widespread discontent - putting political cooperation to the test in an era of extremes. This week’s European Parliament elections follow shake-ups in countries ranging from Turkey to South Africa to India, where longstanding leaders and political parties have seen unexpectedly strong opposition at the polls. These leaders now must choose how to accomplish their policy goals given a high level of internal dissent, and they’ll need to work with some of their more traditional opponents to get anything accomplished- namely, getting their economies back in shape. But how these leaders act now also has implications for ensuring the democratic future of their nations, where dissent can provide a valuable counter to authoritarian leanings - if it isn’t further repressed. (Full report here.)

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    Intel Brief The Soufan Center's flagship, daily analytical product focused on complex security issues and geopolitical trends that may shape regional or international affairs. The Soufan Center was founded by former FBI Special Agent and Soufan Group CEO Ali Soufan.

    11 June | Houthis Strike at Domestic and Foreign Adversaries

    The Houthi movement in Yemen is demonstrating its steadfastness in the face of U.S.-led retaliatory and preventive strikes by continuing to attack commercial shipping in the Red Sea and claiming strikes on U.S. and allied warships in the region, including U.S. aircraft carriers. In an apparent effort to gain leverage over the United States and its partners, the Houthis have recently announced death sentences and a wave of arrests of critics and Yemeni staff members working for the United Nations and pro-Western human rights and democracy organizations. The arrests and announced executions might represent a response to what reportedly is growing criticism within Yemen that the Houthis’ insistence on joining Hamas’ struggle against Israel is bringing added economic distress and human losses to the already suffering Yemeni population.

    10 June | Diplomats Scramble to Contain Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

    07 June | Iran Hedging as Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Still Being Discussed

    06 June | Protests in Georgia and Armenia Cause Political Unrest and Signal Russian Hybrid-Warfare

    05 June | Violence Plagues Mexican Election as the Country Elects its First Female Leader

    Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell and former CIA Chief Operating Officer Andy Makridis on critical security challenges.

    Intelligence Matters: The Relaunch is a Beacon Global Strategies podcast.

    04 Jun | National Security Venture Capitalism: Steve Bowsher Andy talks with Steve Bowsher, Chief Executive Officer at In-Q-Tel, an intelligence and national security community venture capital non-profit. IQT says it is a strategic investor that accelerates the development and delivery of cutting-edge technologies to US government agencies. Steve discusses investing in startups, recognizing success, and doing business with the federal government, as well as with other countries, including Australia and the UK. Steve also discusses AI, biosecurity, and innovation.

    Requiem for the ‘Power Elite?’: Our elites may be out-of-touch, greedy and only semi-competent. But we could do a lot worse by Former CIA Senior Analyst Michael J. Ard - Discourse, 04 Jun 24

    Despite what some corners of the internet would have you believe, the power of the “deep state” is nothing compared to the out-in-the-open power elite. Whatever the outcome of the turbulent Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump presidential contest, the power elite—the leadership of our most important national institutions drawn from a tiny pool of Americans—will still be with us, for better or worse, calling the main shots in politics, business and beyond. This concept of a power elite made famous by sociologist C. Wright Mills, who viewed American power as dominated by the politically engaged upper classes—the major CEOs and boards of directors, the president, his Cabinet, and heads of major government institutions, law firms, universities, foundations and media outlets. Since Mills’ day, the power elite often has drawn ire and attracted impassioned polemics, but some scholars have made it a legitimate object of analysis of how power is distributed in our society. (Access here.)

    The Business of Intelligence from Reagan to Biden - with Former CIA Deputy Director for Analysis Linda Weissgold and Former CIA Senior Analyst Michael J. Ard - Johns Hopkins University, 07 Jun 24

    Join us for a curated conversation with host Michael Ard and Linda Weissgold, former deputy director for analysis at the CIA. Linda Weissgold was the CIA’s deputy director for analysis from March 2020 until April 2023. In that role, she was responsible for the quality of all-source intelligence analysis at the CIA and for the professional development of the officers who produce it. During her 37-year career at CIA, Linda was part of the creation and delivery of intelligence analysis on a variety of complex issues and in multiple settings. Before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she was an analyst and leader of analytic programs focused on the Middle East. Immediately afterward, she was among those that volunteered for counterterrorism assignments. The units she guided, including as the head of the CIA’s Office of Terrorism Analysis, generated insights that informed US policy and operations across multiple Administrations and helped to identify Usama Bin Laden’s location and the rise of ISIS. For more than two years, she served as President George W. Bush’s intelligence briefer. A skilled communicator experienced in the coverage of urgent and controversial issues, Linda is a proven teacher and champion of analytic tradecraft, integrity, and objectivity in intelligence analysis. She is widely recognized for her unwavering dedication to the CIA’s national security mission and its officers. (Access here.)

    Veteran National Intelligence Expert Appointed Dean Of Bush School Of Government And Public Service with former CIA, NGA, and ODNI Executive John B. Sherman - Texas A&M Today, 06 Jun 24

    Texas A&M University has named accomplished national security expert John B. Sherman ’92 as the next dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Sherman, the chief information officer for the U.S. Department of Defense since 2021, will start in his new role Aug. 1. He replaces Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, who served as dean of the Bush School before being named president of the university. Dr. Frank B. Ashley III has been the acting dean since August. Sherman has served in national security for 30 years, holding senior positions in the Central Intelligence Agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Sherman said his decades of defense and intelligence experience will help bolster the Bush School’s reach and impact. (Access here.)

    Hacking, Innovation, & the Formation of the First NSA Red Team (25 mins) with Former NSA Officer Jeff Manby - Hacker Valley Podcast, 07 Jun 24

    In this episode, Chris and Ron Eddings are joined by Jeff Man, a legend in cybersecurity. The conversation begins with Jeff sharing his experiences as a member of the first NSA red team and his involvement in groundbreaking projects. He discusses his early days working with computers at the National Security Agency (NSA) in the 1980s and his role in developing a software-based encryption system. Jeff also points to the significance of the first publicly available web browser and the impact it had on the internet and cybersecurity. Later in the episode, Jeff talks about his transition from the NSA to the private sector and his focus on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. He explains the importance of PCI and how it provides a framework for organizations to protect sensitive data and maintain secure networks. (Access here.)

    Decision-Making and Deep Tech: Insights from a Former CIA Officer (36 mins) with Former CIA Operations Officer Laura Thomas - OODALoop Podcast, 04 Jun 24

    In this episode of OODAcast, Bob Gourley interviews Laura Thomas, a deep tech consultant and former CIA officer. Laura discusses her journey from a small town in North Carolina to a career in the CIA, where she served as a case officer. She emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and decision-making under uncertainty, and how these skills have translated to her work in deep tech. Laura also highlights the potential of quantum computing and fusion energy, stressing the need for innovation and strategic investment in these transformative technologies. Laura’s refreshing comments underscore why healthy debate is absolutely critical to good organizational decisions. She says “Disagree with me, I want to hear it, and don’t hold back!” She provides some frameworks that can help leaders seeking to assess the dynamic geopolitical world we live in today. Her advice: “Zoom out.” Look at the bigger picture. And think through multiple scenarios. She is a huge fan of scenario planning. Anyone who claims they know the future, she says, is likely a charlatan. Be very careful when you hear someone trying to tell you they know exactly what comes next. We talk about Deep Tech. Laura publishes online at Lauraethomas.com. Her writings there include expert insights into topics like how to engage technical experts at US national labs, agencies and academia to land your next role, things to know about national security deep tech, unique insights into transitioning to the private sector, and fact based observations on espionage and sex. (Access here.)

    How Women Became Central to the Central Intelligence Agency (45 mins) with Former CIA Officers Heidi August, Liz Mundy, Tracy Wilder - In the Room Podcast, 04 Jun 24

    When the CIA got started in 1947 it recruited women for one type of job: typing and filing. Very few women were out in the field gathering intelligence and recruiting foreign agents. But once they finally got the chance, they proved instrumental to obtaining secret codes and tracking down terrorists — despite sometimes facing discrimination and harassment. Women also found ways to use gender stereotypes to their advantage in their spycraft. Peter speaks with a former agent who entered the CIA in 1968, another who got her start just before 9/11, and the author of The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA. (Access here.)

    Are Canada's Politicians Puppets of China? Is the British Bank Involved in Terrorist Financing? (26 mins) with Former Canadian Security Intelligence Service Officer Neil Bisson - Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-up Podcast, 08 Jun 24

    This week, we start with a bombshell report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), revealing details about Canadian politicians' involvement in foreign interference operations, particularly by China and India. These efforts, dating back to the early 2010s, surged during the 2019 federal election, involving clandestine networks within Canadian ethnocultural communities and political staffers. The report underscores the need for better counterintelligence measures and legislative frameworks to protect our democratic institutions. We also discuss the RCMP’s acknowledgment of the NSICOP report and its ongoing investigations into foreign interference in Canada. Transforming intelligence into actionable evidence remains a challenge, but it’s crucial for maintaining public trust in our democratic institutions. Next, we cover accusations by China’s Ministry of State Security against MI6, alleging the recruitment of a Chinese couple as spies. This incident highlights the sophisticated methods used in global espionage and the increasing tensions between China and Western nations. We also examine new court documents alleging that Standard Chartered Bank facilitated billions of dollars in transactions for groups designated as terrorists by the US government. These accusations highlight the importance of robust financial regulations and independent oversight to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Lastly, we delve into the troubling case of Matt Croucher, a former British marine detained in Dubai on espionage charges. This case underscores the risks faced by intelligence and security professionals in regions with stringent legal systems and highlights the need for stronger consular support and protection measures. (Access here.)

    Foreign interference 'alive and well' in Canada (9 mins) with Former Canadian Security Intelligence Service Deputy Director of Operations Michelle Tessier - Canadian Broadcast Corporation, 08 Jun 24

    Michelle Tessier, former deputy director of operations for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, discusses allegations that some parliamentarians may have ‘wittingly’ helped foreign state actors. Tessier says intelligence is not up to the same standard as evidence but is a ‘different type of information.' (Access here.)

    Career Pathways in the IC – From Intelligence Community to Facility Security (28 mins) with Former Defense Information System Agency Senior Intelligence Analyst Janet Nalls - Federal News Network, 10 Jun 24

    The national security workforce needs to onboard the next generation of security talent, but career pathways in the national security space aren’t always linear, and you don’t always find a clear path in a college career guide. Janet Nalls, director and chief of staff at Netcentrics joins the podcast to discuss national security and how she transitioned from an intelligence career supporting intelligence at agencies like ODNI and the White House, to her current role as chief of staff and Facility Security Officer with a government contractor. She talked about critical skills for an FSO, how to create a cohesive security program, and why disparate adjudicative decisions make the clearance process more complicated than it needs to be – and more! (Access here.)

    Section IV - MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS

    (All Categories)

    Top AI labs have minimal defense against espionage, researchers say - Washington Times, 09 Jun 24

    Some of the nation’s top artificial intelligence labs have pitiful security measures in place to protect them from espionage, leaving potentially dangerous AI models exposed to thieves and spies, according to U.S. government-backed researchers. The firm Gladstone AI, which advises federal agencies on AI issues, recently met with insiders from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic and other leading AI outfits as part of a sweeping probe into security measures across the sector. While refusing to attribute various problems to specific labs in order to protect the investigators’ sources, the Gladstone AI team told The Washington Times that it found various assessments of security issues were “totally untethered to reality” about national security. (Read full report here.)

    U.S. Intelligence Helped Israel Rescue Four Hostages in Gaza - New York Times, 08 Jun 24

    A team of American hostage recovery officials stationed in Israel assisted the Israeli military’s effort to rescue the four captives by providing intelligence and other logistical support, one American official said, speaking without attribution to discuss the sensitive operation. Intelligence collection and analysis teams from the United States and Britain have been in Israel throughout the war, assisting Israeli intelligence in collecting and analyzing information related to the hostages, some of them citizens of both countries, according to a senior Israeli defense official familiar with the effort to locate and rescue the hostages. Two Israeli intelligence officials said the American military officials in Israel provided some of the intelligence about the hostages rescued Saturday. Speaking in Paris after meeting with Emmanuel Macron of France, President Biden said he welcomed “the safe rescue of four hostages that were returned to their families in Israel.” “We won’t stop working until all the hostages come home and a cease-fire is reached,” he added, “and it’s essential.” (Read full report here.) (This content may require free registration or a paid subscription.)

    Inside China's citizen spy network (48 min) - NPR's On Point Podcast, 06 Jun 24

    In China, Big Brother is most definitely watching. Estimates show up to 16 million Chinese citizens — from university students to taxi drivers — are political informants for the government. Today, On Point: Inside China's citizen spy network. (Access here.)

    How to hire a spy: Puzzles, games and free thinking are key to codebreaking - The Economist, 06 Jun 24

    Geoffrey Tandy was not sure why he had been summoned for war work in 1939. He was a botanist at the Natural History Museum in London and a friend of T.S. Eliot, a poet. Bletchley Park, Britain’s codebreaking centre in the second world war, had asked for an expert in cryptograms (encrypted text). Tandy was an expert in cryptograms (algae). Sometimes everything pivots on a consonant. That story may be apocryphal, an in-joke shared by the eccentrics who cracked German codes in the English countryside. But what is not disputed is that Tandy’s botanical knowledge had cryptological benefits. His expertise on saltwater algae proved essential in salvaging German codebooks recovered from the sea. Tandy’s role in wartime codebreaking exemplifies the themes of a new book by Robert Hannigan. He is a former director of gchq, Britain’s signals-intelligence service, responsible for intercepting and deciphering messages, like its American peer the National Security Agency. (Read more here.) (This content may require free registration or a paid subscription.)

    Johnson Names Trump Allies to Intelligence Panel, Prompting Concerns - New York Times, 06 Jun 24

    Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed two outspoken hard-right allies of former President Donald J. Trump with major ethical and legal issues to the House Intelligence Committee, prompting criticism from members of both parties. Mr. Johnson on Wednesday installed Representatives Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, the former chairman of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus, and Ronny Jackson of Texas, Mr. Trump’s former White House doctor, on the panel. Mr. Perry played a major role in Mr. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and has faced legal issues over his actions. Mr. Jackson was demoted by the Pentagon amid allegations that he mistreated subordinates, sexually harassed a woman and drank and took sleeping pills while serving as the White House physician. The decision came as a surprise to Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio and the committee’s chairman, and Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the panel, who found out about it from news reports, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke without authorization to comment publicly. The panel has historically operated in a bipartisan manner, and is largely composed of serious-minded lawmakers rather than strident partisans. The break with tradition prompted fears that the intelligence community might pull back on the sensitive national security information it shares with Congress. (Read more here.) (This content may require free registration or a paid subscription.)

    Chinese State-Backed Cyber Espionage Targets Southeast Asian Government - The Hacker News, 05 Jun 24

    An unnamed high-profile government organization in Southeast Asia emerged as the target of a "complex, long-running" Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage operation codenamed Crimson Palace. "The overall goal behind the campaign was to maintain access to the target network for cyberespionage in support of Chinese state interests," Sophos researchers Paul Jaramillo, Morgan Demboski, Sean Gallagher, and Mark Parsons said in a report shared with The Hacker News. "This includes accessing critical IT systems, performing reconnaissance of specific users, collecting sensitive military and technical information, and deploying various malware implants for command-and-control (C2) communications." The name of the government organization was not disclosed, but the company said the country is known to have repeated conflict with China over territory in the South China Sea, raising the possibility that it may be the Philippines, which has been targeted by Chinese state-sponsored groups like Mustang Panda in the past. (Read full report here.)

    Chinese military covertly woos Western pilots to train PLA flyers - Washington Times, 05 Jun 24

    U.S. and allied intelligence services warned current and former military personnel this week that China’s military is covertly recruiting fighter pilots to train flyers for Beijing’s aircraft carriers and air force. The warning came in a Wednesday bulletin from the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and four other members of the English-speaking “Five Eyes” spy alliance. The group is made up of the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which are all concerned by the aggressive People’s Liberation Army recruitment effort. Military personnel that assist the Chinese army may increase the danger of a future conflict by reducing military deterrence. The action would “put their military colleagues at risk in such a conflict,” the counterintelligence report said. “The PLA wants the skills and expertise of these individuals to make its own military air operations more capable, while gaining insight into Western air tactics, techniques and procedures.” (Read full report here.)

    Cryptographers Discover a New Foundation for Quantum Secrecy - Quanta Magazine, 03 Jun 24

    The man who stopped Salomea Genin on the street in West Berlin, on that August morning in 1961, smiled as if he knew her. He was a “rather handsome gentleman,” she recalls, though he would have been hard to pick out in a crowd. He brought her greetings from East Berlin, from a woman whom Genin had met on a recent visit there—a secretary in one of the Arab embassies. He wondered if Genin would like to join him for coffee the next day. Genin was quite sure that she had never seen the man before in her life. Given her history, there was a good chance that he was an East German spy. She agreed to the meeting without hesitation. (Read full report here.)

    Israel Secretly Targeted American Lawmakers With Gaza War Influence Campaign - Haaretz, 05 Jun 24

    The Israeli government is behind a large-scale influence campaign primarily aimed at Black lawmakers and young progressives in the United States and Canada. The operation, whose existence was first reported by Haaretz in March, was launched after the start of the war in Gaza and was intended to sway certain segments of public opinion on Israel's conduct. The influence campaign made extensive use of fake websites and social media to promote content that is pro-Israel, anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim content, as well as disinformation about antisemitism on American campuses, according to an investigation by the Fake Reporter organization, published today. (Read full report here.)

    Section V - BOOKS, FILM, HISTORY, POP CULTURE

    Books — Forthcoming, Newly Released, Overlooked

    Project Eagle: The Top-Secret OSS Operation That Sent Polish Spies behind Enemy Lines in World War II
    by John S. Micgiel
    (Stockpole Books, 18 Jun 24)

    After the Battle of the Bulge—which had begun with a German attack that American intelligence failed to anticipate—the Office of Strategic Service (OSS), forerunner of the CIA, revamped its intelligence operations in Europe. Confronted with staff shortages and needing native language speakers, the OSS decided to enlist the cooperation of volunteers from occupied countries for intelligence-gathering operations. As part of Project Eagle, Polish soldiers were recruited and trained to go behind the lines of the Third Reich. Project Eagle tells this fascinating World War II story of intelligence and espionage that until now has been hidden away in the archives of the OSS. The OSS had worked with Polish exiles throughout the war, but Project Eagle would mark a new and dramatic chapter in their cooperation. In early 1945, American intelligence recruited thirty-two Poles—a unique group of men who had been forcibly conscripted into the German Wehrmacht, were captured in France and Italy, and were pulled from Allied prisoner of war camps. They were then trained in intelligence gathering as well as espionage to assist the Allies in their invasion of Germany. Not long after—in March 1945—they parachuted behind enemy lines, equipped only with falsified documents and radios. For six weeks, up until Germany’s surrender, the Polish spy teams roved Germany, assisting ground commanders and providing counterintelligence assistance.

    Purchase book here.

    The Handbook of Latin American and Caribbean Intelligence Cultures (Security and Professional Intelligence Education Series)
    edited by Florina Cristiana Matei, Carolyn Halladay, Eduardo E. Estévez
    (Rowman and Littlefield, 21 May 24 paperback release)

    The Handbook of Latin American and Caribbean Intelligence Cultures explores the contemporary efforts of Latin American and Caribbean nations to develop an intelligence culture. Specifically, it analyzes these countries’ efforts to democratize their intelligence agencies (i.e. to develop intelligence services that are both transparent and effective) to convert the former military regimes’ repressive security apparatuses into democratic intelligence communities—a rather paradoxical task, considering that democracy calls for political neutrality, transparency, and accountability, while effective intelligence services must operate in secrecy. Indeed, even the most successful democracies face this conundrum of democracy and intelligence; Latin America and the Caribbean region is not alone in facing this challenge. The legacy of the repressive military regimes or brutal civil wars—which have inspired in the public a general disdain toward intelligence services due to the grave human rights abuses—coupled with politicians’ persistent lack of interest or expertise in intelligence matters complicate the region’s quest for a proper balance between the competing demands of democracy and intelligence. This volume details the attempts of the region’s countries to overcome these obstacles and pursue democratic intelligence institution building—transforming the legal basis for intelligence; establishing democratic control and oversight mechanisms; and fostering intelligence openness, transparency, and outreach.

    Order book here.

    The League: The True Story of Average Americans on the Hunt for WWI Spies
    by Bill Mills
    (Skyhorse, 01 May 13)

    Two weeks before the U.S. entered World War I, a Chicago advertising executive visited the Department of Justice with a proposal - organize the country’s businessmen into a secret force of volunteer agents to ferret out and investigate enemy activities within the United States. The country, overcome by a wave of patriotic fervor, had also become gripped with fear and uncertainty of the influx of immigrants from the very countries with which the country was now at war. The idea received quick approval and caught on like wildfire. Soon thousands of volunteers in every major industry, trade and profession were on the alert nationwide, maintaining surveillance and investigating cases for the Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation. They would grow to become 250,000 strong. Written as a real-life adventure story, The League reveals how the organization began, the manner in which it operated, and the varied missions that it performed on behalf of the U.S. government. It is an extraordinary chapter in American history, when almost any citizen could receive official credentials as a volunteer investigator. From a running gun battle on the streets of Philadelphia, to the seizure of a disguised German commerce raider on the high seas, to the hunt for the radical bomber that attacked the Federal Building in Chicago, The League is a fascinating true story that will not soon be forgotten.

    Order book here.

    True Intelligence Matters on Film - Declassified: The Untold Stories of American Spies, S1 E2, The Hunt for Sadaam - Domini Hofmann (2016)

    The U.S. military makes finding Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein its number one priority before events led to catastrophe.

    More on this based-on-true-events production here.




    Intelligence in History - A Collection of Recently Released Content

    Infographic: Mapped - The World's Largest Armies in 2024 - Visual Capitalist, 01 Jun 24

    Despite being considered the biggest military force in the world, the United States doesn’t have the largest army in terms of personnel. This graphic shows the top 10 countries by military personnel as of May 2024, including active and reserve personnel, as well as paramilitary forces. It is based on estimates from GlobalFirepower.com. Vietnam, India, and South Korea Have the Biggest Armies China has the largest standing army, with over 2 million active personnel. With increasing defense spending over the last decades, the country also ranks third in the number of tanks and second in the number of aircraft carriers in service. When reserve personnel are included, however, the Chinese military falls behind those of Vietnam, India, South Korea, and Russia. Vietnam’s forces include 600,000 active personnel and over 5 million in reserve. This is because Vietnam, along with countries like South Korea and Israel, has a standing policy of conscription for young adults. (View graphic here.)

    Walking Tours - "Spies of Embassy Row" and "Spies of Georgetown" - Washington, DC - Sundays (Dates/Times Vary)

    Former intelligence officers guide visitors on two morning and afternoon espionage-themed walking tours: "Spies of Embassy Row" and "Spies of Georgetown." For more information and booking, click here or contact rosanna@spyher.co

    Section VI - Obituaries and Classifieds

    (Research Requests, Academic Opportunities, Employment)

    Obituaries

    Lawrence Wright — Former U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer

    Lawrence Thomas Wright died May 4, 2024 at the age of 87. He grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, where he graduated with a degree in finance from the University of Kansas. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, primarily in naval intelligence, retiring with the rank of Captain. Larry's post military career was equally impressive. He served as a senior partner at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he led large parts of the company's business.

    Jim Geer — Decorated Former FBI Assistant Director of Foreign Counterintelligence

    James "Jim" Horace Geer, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at home in Parkland, Florida. Jim was born in Sparta, Tennessee and graduated from White County High School on April 26, 1957. He attended Tennessee Technological University (formerly Tennessee Polytechnic Institute) in Cookeville, Tennessee, graduating in June of 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance. He was very involved in class government and was student body president at the time of his graduation. It was during his time at Tennessee Tech that he met Kathy whom he later married on May 26, 1962. Jim received his commission in November 1961 in the U.S. Army through Tennessee Tech's ROTC program and, following graduation, served as a 2nd Lieutenant. The Army assigned him to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina. During his time at Fort Bragg, he met several FBI agents who suggested he consider a career with the FBI, which he ultimately did, and it was there he found his passion. Jim joined the FBI in May 1964 and attended several months of training in Quantico, Virginia after which he was given his first assignment as a Special Agent in Springfield, Illinois. He was transferred to the San Francisco division in 1965 to attend the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California where he learned Serbo-Croation which he continued to be able to speak all his life. Upon completion of his language training, he was transferred to the Washington, DC Field Office in July 1966. In Washington he held various roles including in 1972 when he was placed on "loan" to the House Appropriations Committee and spent approximately 2 years reviewing various military appropriations. In February of 1978 he was transferred to the Dallas, Texas office as Assistant Agent in Charge until September 1979 when he was transferred back to Washington as a Section Chief in the Intelligence Division. In 1982 Jim was appointed Assistant Director of the FBI's Laboratory Division and served in that role until August 1985 when he took the position of Assistant Director of Foreign Counterintelligence. In this role, Jim was responsible for the executive management of all FBI counterintelligence programs and operations and in charge of the FBI's efforts to "identify and neutralize the threat posed by foreign intelligence services and their agents in the United States and by nations, groups and individuals which constitute the sources of international terrorism." He served in this position until his retirement from the FBI on November 30, 1989. Jim joined the DuPont Company in December 1989 as Director of Corporate Security for the company's worldwide operations and held that position until his retirement on December 31, 2000. He was responsible for the security of DuPont's physical locations around the world and for security issues relating to the nearly 100,000 DuPont employees around the world at that time. For his service in the FBI Jim received both the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal on December 4, 1990, and the Distinguished Service Award of the FBI Executive Service. The CIA director noted as part of the award presentation that Jim's career with the FBI would have "overreaching importance to U.S. national security for years to come." He was a highly respected leader in the international intelligence community and a mentor to many.

    Marty Karmann-Bauer — Former NSA Chief of Strategic Engagement

    Martin “Marty” E. Karmann-Bauer, 58, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on May 12, 2024 from stage IV intestinal cancer. Marty was born in Silver Spring, MD. and grew up in the Annapolis/Severna Park area. He graduated from Severna Park High school in 1984 and the University of Maryland in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and shortly after joined the U.S. Navy. Marty completed the Naval War College Nonresident Graduate Degree Program and obtained a Masters of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies in 2003. Marty retired from the U.S. Naval Reserves, as 0-5 in 2015 and was employed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and last served as the Chief, Strategic Engagement, the agency’s focal point for coordination with the White House, National Security Council, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, among others. Marty was originally employed by the NSA as a high school work study back in 1983. Marty was always in the “thick of it” … while stationed in the Philippines he experienced the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, and the evacuation of the base in 1991. On 9/11, he was assigned to the Pentagon when one of the aircraft crashed into the building and in 2021 Marty led the NSA presence in Afghanistan through the US withdrawal. Other assignments included Germany, Djibouti, Honolulu HI, Miami, FL, and of course Ft. Meade.

    Gary Wagner — 40-Year-Career CIA Officer

    On June 1, 2024, Gary Wagner of Vienna, Virginia, passed away at the age of 77. Gary was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He moved to Virginia at age 19 to begin his career at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was a devoted employee for more than 40 years.

    Research Requests and Academic Opportunities

    • Call for Papers: Navigating the Future of Intelligence Education: Adapting to New Realities - IAFIE EC Annual Conference, 10-12 Sep 24, Malta. The European Chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education is delighted to announce the forthcoming conference, “Navigating the Future of Intelligence Education: Adapting to New Realities”, scheduled to be held in Malta from September 10th to 12th, 2024. This conference is dedicated to addressing the paramount challenges facing intelligence education in the modern era, with a particular focus on leveraging new technologies, engaging with the next generation, and fostering a culture of shared knowledge between academia, private sector, and governmental entities. 31 July 2024 deadline. More information and submission instructions here. 27 June 2024 deadline.
    • Call for Submissions: 2024 Naval Intelligence Essay Contest - Cosponsored by the U.S. Naval Institute and Naval Intelligence Professionals. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East offer real-world case studies in modern technology applied to enduring conflicts. Militaries around the globe are working to gain insights from these conflicts and apply them to their own situations and national interests. At the same time, U.S. Navy leaders aspire to double down on technological change in the face of meager resources and institutional resistance. This year’s Naval Intelligence Essay Contest challenges you to think about the roles of naval intelligence in this dynamic and uncertain future. Potential themes include: How can naval intelligence most effectively sense, understand, and convey insights from current conflicts while guarding against simplistic and misleading lessons?; Has integrating naval intelligence into the information warfare community positioned it most effectively to support the future Navy?; How might widespread Navy employment of unmanned systems affect naval intelligence?; In a world in which commercial providers sell targeting-quality maritime intelligence as a service, what is the role of naval intelligence professionals in a future Navy?; What lessons does the recent real-world employment of land-based fires against maritime platforms offer for naval intelligence? 31 July 2024 deadline. More information and submission instructions here.
    • Call for Papers: Special Issue of Intelligence and National Security Journal on Private Sector Intelligence. This special issue of the journal Intelligence and National Security will present a collection of scholarly and practitioner work on the private sector’s security intelligence capabilities. This field has been largely overlooked by intelligence studies in favor of a focus on state- and secrecy-centric definitions of intelligence, which typically lead to the term “private sector intelligence” being associated with government contractors. Despite this, the use of intelligence by and for corporations for their own strategic, security, and operational purposes represents a fundamental shift in our understanding of intelligence power. When private corporations - energy firms, banks, airlines, movie studios - conduct intelligence operations as part of their corporate security activities, they fundamentally challenge the orthodoxy of contemporary intelligence studies by challenging assumptions of a state monopoly on intelligence power, and this special issue seeks to examine this fascinating dynamic. 300 word abstracts due by 01 Jul 24. More about topics and submissions here.
    • Call for Book Chapters: IGI Global Publications Forthcoming work The Impact of Leakers, Whistleblowers, and the Rise of Propaganda. We are delighted to announce a call for chapters for an upcoming book exploring the profound impact of leakers, whistleblowers, and propaganda in our modern world. We welcome contributions from established authors and those aspiring to publish their work for the first time. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of how information is manipulated and the consequences that arise from these practices. 21 Jun 24 deadline. More about chapter themes and further details here.
    • Call for Online Survey Participants: Northeastern University is conducting an Institution Review Board approved research project on critical thinking skills for national security intelligence analysts and welcomes the input, via online survey, of AFIO members. Access survey here.
    • Call for Information and Interview Subjects: In search of information on possible espionage activity in New York City in the WWII and post-war era to help a family investigating their heritage. Specifically looking at The Plaza (1955), Hotel Pierre (1935 through 1970), and Hotel Delmonico (1945) (now Trump Park Avenue) as well as "Office of 39" Room 3603, and the OWI (Office of War Information) (1945). Details on the Grand Central Station underground and Waldorf Astoria Secret Elevator are also of interest. Other areas of interest for any information on the following people or more generally who may be able to speak to the climate include Swiss involvement in the Abwehr, The Nestle Company 1935-1945, Reinhard Gehlen, German Soldier Thilo Von Trotha in Addis Ababa in 1948-53, Michael Wardell in London, John B. McNair, Canada, Lord Beaverbrook in Cromarty 1948-49. Contact Rosanna Minchew at Rosanna@spyher.co.
    • Call for papers: Irregular Warfare Lessons Learned Since 9/11 - Department of Defense's Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) and the Foreign Policy Research Institute's (FPRI) Center for the Study of Intelligence and Nontraditional Warfare conference in Annapolis, MD 17-18 September 2024 - 01 August Deadline. The conference aims to capture lessons learned, including positive and negative examples, in the conduct of irregular warfare operations around the world by US, allied, and partner nations and non-state actors after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Submissions should describe lessons learned from one of seven conference topics: Information Operations; Human Terrain; Logistics, Supply, and Maintenance Operations; Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Operations; Intelligence and Counterintelligence Activities; Engaging with Partner Forces; and Utilizing Local Police and Militia Forces in a Counterinsurgency. While Afghanistan and Iraq were the most prominent of the post-9/11 wars, the conference welcomes papers that draw on lessons learned from irregular warfare operations in the Philippines, Horn of Africa, the Sahel region of Africa, or elsewhere. More information here.
    • Call for information: Child of former CIA officers John and Mary Mae Roman seeks information about parents' careers. John Roman, Jr. (6 Feb 1924 - 20 Nov 1997) served in Munich (1953), Saipan (1955-1959), and Addis Ababa (1959-1960). He and his family returned to the US in 1960 and settled in Vienna, VA. He retired in 1969. Mary "Mae" P. Roman's (8 August 1926 - 12 December 2013) career probably started in Saipan (1955-1959). She served mostly at CIA Hqs, but also served in Accra and Kingston before retiring in 1986. If you have any information, please contact Susan Roman Bailey at suzen27@gmail.com.
    • Call for information: Paul Redmond requests members' input and suggestions for a chapter that he will be writing on Counterintelligence for the second edition of the Oxford University Handbook of National Security Intelligence (last edition published in 2010). Tentative Title: Challenges to Counterintelligence in 21st Century United States. Some examples of possible topics: Post- Ames reforms in CIA; DNI's NCIX/NCSC and its expansion into security role; leakers as a new threat; post-Cold-War cultural changes in the United States relating to USG CI and Security; post-911 concentration on terrorism perhaps at expense of CI; cyber threat from outside, cyber threat from inside (systems administrators); impacts of policy changes, such as transfer of some of CIA personnel data to OPM; impact/implications of DNI-imposed policy of "obligation to provide;" lessons learned and implemented from espionage/leak cases; impact/implementation of DNI promulgated "Insider Threat" policy; implementation by succeeding administrations of Presidential Decision Directives; effect of Congressional oversight on USG counterintelligence; impact of enhanced reporting requirements on contractors and contract employees; overall impact of the Internet and digital technologies on the CI craft; and impact of post-Cold war geopolitics on counterintelligence; impact of CIA involvement in military activities on CI; Attitudes of senior national security agencies management on CI. Published materials will be precleared with CIA's PCRB. Contact Paul Redmond at pjr@redmondfamily.net or 202-288-0671.
    • Call for information: In search of information on the career of my grandmother, Priscilla Griffin de Mauduit, at OSS-CIA, 1941-1965. She worked mostly in the Washington, DC office except for 1963-1965 in Miami during the Cuban crisis. Believed to have been forging documents during WWII and did some anti-communist research in the 1950s regarding Albania. She also worked on clothing disguises and "pocket litter". I have seen her personnel file for OSS, which has only the first 10 months of her employment beginning as a gs4 assistant in the security office doing applicant background checks. She started at OSS at the age of 50 and worked 7 years past the automatic retirement age of 65. As she was multi-lingual and knew Germanic script she moved early on into forging passports for agents. Any assistance would be appreciated. Contact Sharon C. Park at sharoncpark@gmail.com.
    • Call for information: AFIO member, author, and former CIA officer Michael Ard is researching the Peruvian communist terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) and how intelligence made a difference in capturing its leaders. Anyone with information that would help with his research is asked to contact Michael at mard@jhu.edu.
    • Seeking Interview Subjects: Seeking information on Czech-U.S. relationship in the late 1970s and 1980s, including StB's techniques and effectiveness, exposition and expulsion of U.S. staff in Prague; conversely frequency of U.S. finding Czech intelligence operatives on U.S. soil. Have any former StB personnel spoken publicly about their previous work? Please email viveca.novak@gmail.com.
    • Seeking Interview Subjects:Current or former intelligence officers, analysts, and counterintelligence (CI) professionals with firsthand experience in dealing with Russian illegals to participate in confidential interview sessions as part of a PhD dissertation. Research Topic: The research investigates the impact of technological advancements on the operations and effectiveness of the Russian illegals program. Your insights will be invaluable in understanding the evolving landscape of espionage and informing potential countermeasures. Confidentiality: Your anonymity will be strictly protected. No identifying information will be used in the dissertation or any subsequent publications unless otherwise agreed to. However, written transcripts of the interviews will be retained for academic purposes. Eligibility: If you possess relevant experience and are willing to share your expertise in a confidential setting, please email omid.townsend@kcl.ac.uk.
    • Call for Information: A documentary on the life and death of Swiss photographer Bruno Zehnder needs some help. His family members received information that Bruno may have been approached by the CIA in the 1990s to help inform on Russian research activity in Antarctica. Bruno died whilst on a 1997 expedition there at Mirny under questionable circumstances as he was dubbed ' the western spy' on board. We are looking for anyone who may have any information in Bruno or more generally who may be able to speak to the climate between Russia and the CIA in the 19980s/90s regarding adhering to the scientific treaty and the race to be the first to breach Lake Vostok. Contact Thomas Whitmore at Naomi.harvey@clockworkfilms.tv.
    • Call For Articles: AFIO's Journal, The Intelligencer. AFIO seeks authors for its section on "When Intelligence Made a Difference" in the semi-annual Intelligencer journal. Topics of interest for which we are seeking authors include:

      - The breaking of the Nazi U-boat SHARK encryption system.
      - How A.Q. Khan's nuclear proliferation efforts were uncovered and stopped.
      - How US intelligence found Usama Bin Laden in Abbottobad, Pakistan.
      - How US intelligence discovered the Soviet's high speed Shkval torpedo.
      - Intelligence and the rescue of Scott O'Grady.
      - The hunt for Pablo Escobar.
      - How National Technical Means (NTM) have been used for environmental purposes (MEDEA Program).
      - Other topics are also welcome.

      Interested authors can contact The Intelligencer's senior editor, Peter Oleson, at peter.oleson@afio.com

    Jobs

    • Senior Director - Arkin Group - New York, NY

      • The Arkin Group is seeking candidates for a Senior Director position. We are a boutique global strategic intelligence firm that is based in New York and the clients we serve are financial institutions, law firms, tech companies and industrials, among others. The ideal candidate is someone with an intelligence background that includes experience working with sources in the field as well as strong analytical, writing and communication skills, and project management expertise. The position requires working well both collaboratively and independently. An advanced degree, several years of applicable experience in the government or commercial space and foreign language skills are preferred. If interested, please send a CV and writing sample to info@thearkingroup.com.

    • Research Associate - Arkin Group - New York, NY

      • The Arkin Group is seeking candidates for a Research Associate position. We are a boutique global strategic intelligence firm that is based in New York and the clients we serve are financial institutions, law firms, tech companies and industrials, among others. The ideal candidate is someone with extremely strong research, writing and communication skills who can work both collaboratively and independently and has a demonstrated interest in geopolitics. A bachelor’s degree is required. Experience studying or working abroad and foreign language skills are preferred. If interested, please send a CV and writing sample info@thearkingroup.com.

    • Assistant Professor of Intelligence Studies - Mercyhurst University - Erie, Pennsylvania

      • Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Intelligence Studies in the School of Intelligence, Computing and Global Politics. The position is at the Erie campus and begins Fall Semester 2024. Successful candidates will teach introductory and applied courses in Crime and Law Enforcement intelligence analysis at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in addition to the ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in: Leadership in Intelligence; Advanced Analytic Techniques; Intelligence Collection and Analysis. Additional information and application instructions here.

    • Associate Professor and Chair of National Security - University of New Haven, Connecticut

      • The Department of National Security invites nominations and applications for a tenured Full/Associate Professor and Chair of National Security. The department includes a dynamic undergraduate program encompassing four distinct bachelor's degrees (Security & Defense Policy, Intelligence Analysis, Homeland Security, and International Affairs), a robust master's degree program, and several practitioner-oriented certificates. Qualifications: A terminal degree in national security, public policy, political science, or related field is required; Ph.D. preferred. The successful applicant will have a record of teaching excellence at the university level, established catalog of academic publications, and an innovative research agenda. Applicants should also possess experience in university-level service and leadership. The department is particularly interested in candidates with policymaking experience in national security at either the federal, state, or local level. Tenurable Assistant Professors may also be considered in accordance with the aforementioned qualifications. Application Instructions: Please submit a brief cover letter explaining teaching experience and philosophy, publication record, practitioner-oriented experience (if applicable), CV, and the name and contact information for three references. Applicants may also include up to 3 artifacts of teaching ability (examples include syllabi, student evaluations, learning exercises, assignments, or other feedback) that illustrate teaching experience. All materials should be submitted online via interfolio link: https://apply.interfolio.com/138857 and indicate position search #24-26F in the subject line. For additional information, feel free to contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeffrey Treistman at jtreistman@newhaven.edu.

    • Wanted: Former intelligence officers to lead spy-themed walking tours in Washington D.C. - Spyher Tours

      • These are 90-120 minute historical tours with an interactive "operational" component. Most tours start at 10am on select Thursdays-Sundays. The immediate opportunity is for dates in March, but additional opportunities are available through June, and new opportunities are likely to become available throughout the year. This is a fun way to get back out on the streets, engage/educate the public on the world of espionage, and make some extra cash. The next opportunities to see a tour in action (and train before the Spring rush) are Sunday 2/18 and Sunday 3/3. Please contact Rosanna at 571-236-9052 or rosanna@spyher.co. Visit https://spyher.co.

    • Wanted: Retired Federal Government Employees - NSA - Fort Meade, Maryland

      • The National Security Agency (NSA) may occasionally need skilled civilian retirees to augment the existing work force on high priority projects or programs. In order to fill these temporary positions quickly, we need to know who may be interested and available to return to work with us on a short notice basis as well as their skills. Retired federal government employees at NSA provide expertise and corporate knowledge to temporarily support mission requirements, manpower shortfalls, and/or mentor the next generation of Agency employees. Applications accepted until 30 September 2024.

      Additional information and application here.

    • Assistant/Associate Professor of Intelligence Studies (Global Security and Intelligence Studies) - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott, Arizona

      • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona campus is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate-level professor of intelligence studies to teach intelligence courses to students in the Global Security and Intelligence program. The successful candidate will teach students about the intelligence community, strategic intelligence, the intelligence cycle and intelligence analysis, writing, and briefing. Prior experience working in the intelligence community is strongly preferred. We are interested in candidates with teaching acumen in intelligence analysis and writing using structured analytical techniques.

      Additional information and application here.

    Section VII - Events

    AFIO Events

    20 June 24, 1800 (ET) - Author Kevin Bryant on his book Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage - Virtual - AFIO Eastern Tennessee Chapter.
    Mr. Bryant is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training. Kevin graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) with a B.A. in History, and graduated with top honors from American Military University with an M.A. in Intelligence Studies and an M.S. in Sports Management. During his senior year of high school he was selected onto the East-West Ambassadors National Select soccer team, composed of elite high school players from across the United States, and in college he played NCAA soccer for UCSC. His book is available through Amazon. Order a copy and bring your questions. Email admin@etnafio.comfor an invitation.

    27 June 2024, 1200 (ET) - In-Person and Virtual - The Florida Suncoast AFIO Chapter luncheon features the Honorable Bill Burgess, Circuit Court Judge in Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit and US Army Special Forces veteran. The Florida Suncoast AFIO Chapter is holding its upcoming luncheon at noon on Thursday, 27 June 2024, in the Tournament Room at the MacDill AFB Bay Pines Golf Complex, 1803 Golf Course Ave, MacDill AFB, FL 33621. Our speaker is the Honorable Bill Burgess, Circuit Court Judge in Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit and US Army Special Forces veteran. Judge Burgess has had outstanding legal and military careers, and he will touch upon how his military experience has helped him in his legal profession. The luncheon includes a box lunch and costs $25. Reservations and arrangements for Base access must be completed no later than noon on Thursday, 13 June 2024, including arrangements for base access and food selection.
    If you wish to participate by ZOOM, please click on this registration link to complete the registration request before noon on Thursday, 20 June 2024. This is NOT the ZOOM meeting link. Subject to approval, you will receive the ZOOM meeting link by separate email. Please check your ZOOM program in advance to ensure it is working properly and that you have the confirmed ZOOM meeting link handy to join the meeting. It is next to impossible to trouble-shoot ZOOM connections on the day of the meeting. Questions? Contact the Chapter Secretary Michael Shapiro for more information, mfshapiro@suncoastafio.org.

    Tuesday, 30 July 24, 1900 (PT) - Former CIA Director General David Petraeus on challenges in Ukraine and across the Middle East - In-Person - Yorba Linda, CA - AFIO Los Angeles Chapter.
    Location: Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Following the presentation, we will meet at 2030 hours for dinner at Chilis Grill (18380 Yorba Linda Blvd.). If you plan to attend, please RSVP here. Questions? Contact Vincent Autiero, President, AFIO-Los Angeles Chapter, at afio_la@yahoo.com

    Thursday, 1 August 2024, 1800 (PT) - Director, Missile Defense Agency Lt Gen Heath Collins on the Missile Defense Agency - its responsibilities, its challenges and opportunities, and the importance of what the MDA does every day for our nation's security - In-Person - Simi Valley, CA - AFIO-Los Angeles Chapter.
    Location: Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum & Center, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley CA 93065. More details to follow. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here. Questions? Contact Vincent Autiero, President, AFIO-Los Angeles Chapter, at afio_la@yahoo.com

    Events from Advertisers, Corporate Sponsors, Others

    13 Jun 24, 1830 (ET) – In-Person and Virtual – Spy Chat LIVE with Chris Costa ft Dr. Stacey Dixon - International Spy Museum, Washington DC

    Join us for a discussion of the latest intelligence, national security, and terrorism issues in the news. Spy Museum Executive Director Chris Costa, a former intelligence officer of 34 years, will be joined by Dr. Stacey Dixon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. Dixon was sworn in as the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI) on August 4, 2021. She currently serves as the sixth Senate-confirmed PDDNI. With more than 20 years of intelligence experience, Dixon has led the Intelligence Community at the highest ranks. She joined ODNI after serving as the eighth Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) from 2019-2021, where she assisted the Director both in leading the agency and managing the National System for Geospatial Intelligence. From 2018 to 2019, she was the fourth Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), after serving as its Deputy Director from 2016 to 2018. Before joining IARPA, Dixon served as the Deputy Director of NGA's research directorate, where she oversaw geospatial intelligence research and development. She held additional leadership roles at NGA as the Chief of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs and Deputy Director of the Corporate Communications Office. Prior to serving at NGA, Dixon was a staff member for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. She first started her intelligence career at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 2003, where she was assigned to the National Reconnaissance Office's advanced systems and technology directorate. The in-person event will have open seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information at www.spymuseum.org.

    14 Jun 24, 1830 (ET) – In-Person and Virtual – Birds Aren't Real: An Evening with Peter McIndoe - International Spy Museum, Washington DC

    "The most perfect, playful distillation of where we are in relation to the media landscape we've built but can't control…It's a conspiracy-within-a-conspiracy." —The Guardian. Join us for a groundbreaking evening as we delve into the shocking world of bird drone surveillance. Peter McIndoe, founder of the Birds Aren't Real movement will engage in a Q&A with Director of Adult Education Amanda Ohlke and it's a conversation that may just end up in the Bird Truther history books. Come learn about the fantastical satirical world in which the government systemically removed 12 billion birds and replaced them with surveillance drone replicas designed to spy on the public. The new Birds Aren't Real: The True Story of Mass Avian Murder and the Largest Surveillance Campaign in US History book will be available for sale and signing after the conversation. More information at www.spymuseum.org.

    25 Jun 24, 1400-1500 (ET) – Virtual – SPY with Me: Program for Individuals with Dementia and their Care Partners - International Spy Museum, Washington DC

    SPY with Me is an interactive virtual program for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Join SPY as we use music and artifacts to explore some of our favorite spy stories. Programs last one hour and are held virtually through Zoom once a month. To register, please email Shana Oltmans at soltmans@spymuseum.org. Free but space is limited. More information at www.spymuseum.org.

    26 Jun 24 1630-1730 (ET) – In Person – Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy - Institute of World Politics, Washington DC

    Jason Bell, Associate professor of philosophy at the University of New Brunswick, discusses his new book. "In public life, Dr. Winthrop Bell of Halifax was a Harvard philosophy professor and wealthy businessman. But as MI6 secret agent A12, he evaded gunfire and shook off pursuers to break open the emerging Nazi conspiracy in 1919 Berlin. His reports, the first warning of the Nazi plot for WWII, went directly to the man known as C, the mysterious founder of MI6. Throughout this, a powerful fascist politician quietly worked to suppress Bell’s alerts. Nevertheless, agent A12’s intelligence sabotaged the Nazis in ways that are only now being revealed. The Harvard philosophy instructor Winthrop Bell, aka British secret agent A12, was a star student of Edmund Husserl, the founder of modern German phenomenology. Bell was the first spy to fight the Nazis, in 1919, and the first to warn against their plans for the Holocaust, in 1939. His papers were held under classification for many years and were only recently declassified. They show how he dealt severe blows to the earliest Nazis, hindering them from taking over the world. How can this history help us to combat antisemitism today?" Jason Bell is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. He has taught in the graduate program at the Higher Institute of Philosophy at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and at Mount Allison University in Canada. He has served at the University of Göttingen in Germany as Fulbright Professor, as scholar-in-residence at Boston University, as Research Fellow at the Husserl Archives-Leuven, and as d’Alzon Fellow at Assumption University. He was awarded the doctorate in philosophy at Vanderbilt University. More information here.

    26 Jun 24 1200-1800 (GMT) – Virtual Conference – Using Intelligence to Control Weapons of Mass Destruction - Johns Hopkins University

    Robert M. Clark previously was a faculty member of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Officers’ Course and course director of the DNI’s Introduction to the Intelligence Community course. Clark served as a USAF electronics warfare officer and intelligence officer, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. At CIA, he was a senior analyst and group chief. He subsequently was the founder, President and CEO of the Scientific and Technical Analysis Corporation. He is the author of Intelligence Analysis: A Target-centric Approach (6th edition, 2019), The Technical Collection of Intelligence (2010), and Intelligence Collection (2014). He is a co-author, with Dr. William Mitchell, of Target-Centric Network Modeling (2015) and Deception: Counterintelligence and Counterdeception (2018); and, co-editor, with Dr. Mark Lowenthal, of Intelligence Collection: The Five Disciplines (2015). His newest book, The Road to Geospatial Intelligence: The Story of GEOINT, was published in 2020. Clark holds a BS from MIT, a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, and a JD from George Washington University. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Bar. More information here.

    26-27 Jun 24 1200-1800 (GMT) – Virtual Conference – Knock in the Night: Intelligence, Security, and Special Services in Authoritarian States – Brunel University

    The Brunel Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS) is hosting a two-day, online conference about the activities, role and functioning of intelligence and security organisations in autocratic regimes. The conference will address the causes, conditions and difficulties that national intelligence and security infrastructures face as governments transform into democracies. More information and free registration here.

    27 Jun 24, 1730 (ET) – Virtual – Sexuality and Subterfuge with Josephine Baker - International Spy Museum and National Portrait Gallery Program at the National Portrait Gallery's McEvoy Auditorium, Washington DC

    Join the National Portrait Gallery and the Spy Museum for a conversation about Josephine Baker's secret career as a spy for the French Resistance during World War II. The panel will be moderated by the Spy Museum's Amanda Ohlke and will feature Portrait Gallery Curator Robyn Asleson in conversation with counterterrorism expert Dexter Ingram and former CIA agent and Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez. This program will take place in the National Portrait Gallery's McEvoy Auditorium. More information at www.spymuseum.org.

    29 Jun 24, 1400-1600 (ET) – In Person – In Store Book Signing Event for Humble Yet Fierce with author Katy McQuaid - International Spy Museum, Washington DC

    Former deputy director of logistics in the CIA, and now award-winning author and leadership consultant, Katy McQuaid brings her true-life stories of courage, faith, and adventure related to that journey. From the life-changing events in her first year of college to her remarkable career in the CIA, McQuaid shares that you don't have to be loud to be strong. She shares her challenges as a woman working in a male-dominated industry. She was inspired by good leaders who helped her succeed and go further than she thought possible. After thirty-two years, McQuaid retired from the secretive and often dangerous world of intelligence gathering at the CIA, and found her voice through writing the Everybody Loves Grace series, winning two Nautilus Book Silver awards for children's illustrated fiction books. Along with stories of strength through adversity, this book includes stories of leadership with humility. Humble Yet Fierce will remind you that leadership is a way of life, that you don't have to be overbearing to make yourself heard, and that you can laugh at yourself even in difficult times. More information at www.spymuseum.org.

    10 Jul 24, 0900-0945 (ET) – Virtual – Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Rick Muller, Director, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) and INSA VP for Policy Bishop Garrison - INSA, Washington DC

    Topics for discussion include: Emerging technology, including AI-supported tools; Enterprise solutions that will help the U.S. remain competitive; Impact of private sector manufacturing and technology development on IC innovation; Challenges facing the innovation ecosystem; and more! More information and free registration here.

    27-28 Aug 24 – In Person – Intelligence & National Security Summit - INSA, Bethesda, MD

    Join nearly 2,000 government, academic, and industry leaders at #IntelSumit24, the nation's premier unclassified conference focused on critical intelligence and national security issues. The powerful, two-day program taking place on August 27-28 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, includes five plenaries, six breakout sessions, and an exhibit hall packed with the latest technology and service innovations. More information and registrations here.

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    Show your support for AFIO with our new Gray Long-sleeve Polo Shirts. Shirts are shrink and wrinkle resistant of fine cotton with a soft, "well-worn, comfy" yet substantial feel. They feature a detailed embroidered AFIO seal. Get a shirt for yourself and consider as gifts for colleagues, family, and friends. Only $60 each including shipping.
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    Show your support for AFIO with our new Black Short-sleeve Polo Shirts. Shirts are shrink and wrinkle resistant of fine cotton with a soft, "well-worn, comfy" yet substantial feel. They feature a detailed embroidered AFIO seal. Get a shirt for yourself and consider as gifts for colleagues, family, and friends. Only $50 each including shipping.
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    Show your support to AFIO while enjoying the convenience offered by our AFIO Logo PopSocket. The PopSocket is most commonly used as a stand and as a grip for your mobile phone or tablet; handy for taking selfies, watching videos, and for texting. The PopSocket looks like a small button or sticker which, when closed, sticks flat to your mobile device. However, its accordion-like design enables it to pop open for use. The benefits of using a PopSocket make it a must-have accessory for your mobile phone or tablet. It also aids in keeping your phone from slipping off your hand during use, falling, or breaking.
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