Association of Former Intelligence Officers

Weekly Intelligence Notes

19 - 25 June 2024
(Issue 24)

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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 - BOOKS, FILM, HISTORY, POP CULTURE

Books: (Forthcoming, New Releases, Overlooked)

True Intelligence Matters on Film: Declassified: The Untold Stories of American Spies, S1 E4 - Cuba: Traitor on the Inside - Domini Hofmann (2016)

Intelligence in History - A Collection of Recently Released Content

Infographic: The World’s Largest Economies: Comparing the U.S. and China - Visual Capitalist, 03 Jun 24

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



Section V - Obituaries and Classifieds

(Research Requests, Academic Opportunities, Employment)

Obituaries

  • None to report this week

    • Research Requests and Academic Opportunities

    • Call for Information: Farewell Dossier and the alleged explosion of the Siberian gas pipeline.
    • Call for Papers: 2025 Cryptologic History Symposium - “Engage the Past, Educate the Future.” 05 Sep 24 Deadline.
    • 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 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 VI - Events

    Upcoming AFIO Events

    • 27 Jun 24, 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
    • 18 Jul 24, 1130 (MT) - In-Person, Colorado Springs, CO - The AFIO Rocky Mountain Chapter hosts Bill Berry discussing "Philippines-China Territorial Conflict in the South China Sea and Possible U.S. Involvement."
    • 30 Jul 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.
    • 01 Jul 24, noon (CT) - Discussion discuss Tyndall AFB's F-35s, Chinese Spying, Armenia-Russia Issues, and NSA Guidance on Smartphones - In-Person, San Antonio, TX - AFIO San Antonio Chapter.
    • 01 Aug 24, 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

    • 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
    • 30 Apr - 02 May 2025 – In Person – Cryptologic History Symposium - National Cryptological Foundation and NSA Center for Cryptologic History, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland

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


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

    EB, GR, JK, FR, PO


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    AFIO does not vet or endorse research inquiries, career announcements, or job offers. Reasonable-sounding inquiries and career offerings are published as a service to readers, who should exercise caution and good judgment when responding and independently verify the source before supplying resumes, career data, or personal information.

    		     

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    Released to members-only 18 June 2024...

    An Incredible Spy Career and What It Took to Achieve It

    Jonna Mendez,
    Former CIA Chief of Disguise discusses her latest book:
    In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked.

    Interview on 27 March 2024 by AFIO Board Member Linda Millis, former CIA, NSA, ODNI and current Assistant Professor at Marymount University.

    Hosted by AFIO President James Hughes, a former CIA Senior Operations Officer and former NSA Associate Deputy Director of Operations.

    A courageous story of being a female spy at the height of the Cold War. She began her CIA career as a "contract wife," performing secretarial duties, but soon took on more significant roles. Parlaying her interest in photography into an operational role overseas, she lived under cover and served tours of duty all over the globe, rising to become CIA's Office of Technical Service's Chief of Disguise.

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    AFIO BOOK REVIEW
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    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.





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    Section I - CURRENTS

    (Recent Developments)

    General Interests

    National Security Agency selects intelligence workforce leader to head cyber collaboration hub - Inside Cyber Security, 18 Jun 24

    Longtime National Security Agency official Kristina Walter is returning to her cyber roots, becoming chief of the intelligence agency’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center after a stint in charge of a federal initiative on workforce development. “Walter is returning to the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center after her integral role in helping to establish the center in its infancy. Her roles as the strategist for the CCC and chief of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity helped shape the standards and operations of NSA’s DIB... (Read more here.)

    Russian Spy Ships Likely Gathering Intelligence On Israel’s Newest Submarine - Naval News, 24 Jun 24

    Sea trials are an incredibly sensitive time for new submarines. Particularly for first-in-class boats or exotic types. It exposes them to unwanted attention from other navies who might want to build an acoustic library of what the new submarine sounds like. Or monitor the performance of new weapons or systems. Gathering this data during sea trials is generally easier than waiting until it is in service. So it is natural that navies sometimes deploy specialist ships to monitor other country’s sea trials. It was a common feature of the Cold War, and continues to this day. Now two Russian spy ships, the Sibiryakov and the Wassili Tatischtschew, may be gathering intelligence on the trials of Israel’s newest submarine. (Read more here.)

    Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Deka Gets One Year Extension - NDTV, 24 Jun 24

    Tapan Kumar Deka, known as the 'superspy' with commendable expertise in handling terrorism and radicalisation related cases, was on Monday given a one-year extension till June 2025 as the chief of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Tapan Deka is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Tapan Deka's extension as the Director, Intelligence Bureau, for a period of one year beyond June 30, 2024, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry said. (Read more here.)

    Silicon Valley steps up staff screening over Chinese espionage threat - Financial Times, 18 Jun 24 (Member Contribution)

    Silicon Valley companies are escalating their security vetting of staff and potential recruits as US officials voice greater concern about the threat of Chinese espionage. Technology giants such as Google and high-profile start-ups like OpenAI have stepped up their screening of personnel, according to several people working directly with the groups. The move comes amid fears that foreign governments are seeking to use compromised workers to access intellectual property and company data. Venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, which backs dozens of start-ups including Elon Musk’s xAI, have also encouraged some portfolio companies to tighten staff vetting after warnings that spy agencies are targeting US tech developers, the people said. (Read more here.)

    “Godfather” of Colombian Army Intelligence Convicted in Palace of Justice Killings - National Security Archive, 21 Jun 24

    On Wednesday, a Colombian court condemned former Colombian Army Gen. Iván Ramírez Quintero to 31 years in prison for the death of Irma Franco, a member of the M-19 militant group who was tortured and killed by a Colombian Army intelligence unit under his command in the aftermath of the November 1985 Palace of Justice assault. A U.S.-trained military officer, Ramírez is considered the “godfather” of the Colombian Army’s intelligence forces and is the subject of numerous State Department, CIA and U.S. military reports looking at his alleged human rights abuses, corrupt activities, and complicity with illegal “paramilitary” death squads like the United Self-defense Forces of Colombia (AUC). (Full article here.)

    Russia uses merchant navy fleet for intelligence operations in North Sea, study reveals - Intel News, 24 Jun 24 (Member Contribution)

    Hundreds of Russian merchant ships have been utilized by the Kremlin for over a decade to carry out intelligence operations in the North Sea, a major new investigation has revealed. Belgian newspaper De Tijd and the investigative journalism website Follow the Money (FTM) carried out the joint investigation, using data provided by Global Fishing Watch, a Google-based international nonprofit organization that gathers information on commercial fishing activities worldwide. Encompassing 220,000 square miles, the North Sea lies between France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, and Germany. It hosts many of the world’s major shipping lanes, an extensive network of energy pipelines, as well as key undersea communication cables. The development of large-scale offshore energy production has further-augmented the significance of the North Sea for the security of Europe in recent years. The strategic value of the North Sea has become even clearer since the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian war in 2014.(Full article here.)

    ASIO boss Mike Burgess has been reappointed for five more years - NT News, 20 Jun 24

    ASIO boss Mike Burgess will continue to lead the spy agency for another term. Federal Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil confirmed Mr Burgess’ appointment will remain as Director-General of Security for an additional five-year term. “Mr Burgess has made an extraordinary contribution to Australia’s national security and his leadership of ASIO has been invaluable in an increasingly complex security environment,” Ms O’Neil said in a statement. (Full article here.)

    Serbia’s New Intelligence Service Chief Will Guard Vucic’s ‘Captured’ State - Balkan Insight, 18 Jun 24

    The Serbian public was informed last week that the National Security Council, NSC, chaired by President Aleksandar Vucic, had approved the appointment of Vladimir Orlic, an official of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party, as the new director of the Security Information Agency, BIA. The following day, the government issued the formal decision to appoint Orlic as director. While this news attracted attention, it did not come as a big surprise to those familiar with Serbia’s security institutions. Since coming to power in 2012, the Progressive Party has established a practice of appointing people to head the BIA and other state institutions based not on expertise and professionalism but on their loyalty to Vucic. (Read here.)

    IDF officials blame each other over mishandling of intelligence document - Jerusalem Post, 19 Jun 24

    IDF officials, as well as the military's Unit 8200, are embroiled in a blame game over responsibility for an intelligence document that detailed Hamas's plan to raid Israel and kidnap 250 people on October 7. This document was highlighted in a report by Kan News in Monday, which revealed that the document's critical information was not properly processed or forwarded to relevant senior officials. The document, titled "Detailed End-to-End Raid Training," was distributed on September 19, 2023, by Unit 8200 and described in detail the series of exercises conducted by Hamas's elite units. These exercises included raiding military posts and kibbutzim, kidnapping soldiers and civilians, and maintaining the hostages once they were in the Gaza Strip. (Full article here.)

    'They follow us everywhere': Canadian citizens accuse Algeria of spying, intimidation at home - Canadian Broadcast Corporation, 17 Jun 24

    Kamal Sehaki thought he could finally live freely when he moved to Canada in 2018. The Gatineau, Que., resident never guessed that his Kabyle origins would catch up to him, making him a target of the Algerian authorities on Canadian soil. The Kabyles are part of the larger Amazigh or Berber family of Indigenous North Africans. They have their own language and culture, and some advocate for the creation of an independent state in a mountainous coastal region of northern Algeria. Sehaki, a 36-year-old artist, learned the hard way that anyone associated with this independence movement risks reprisal from the Algerian government. (Full article here.)

    Chinese Spy Tech Driving Junta Internet Crackdown: Justice For Myanmar - The Irrawady, 20 Jun 24

    China supplied the spy technology and technicians that allowed Myanmar’s junta to intensify its internet surveillance and censorship late last month, Justice for Myanmar (JFM) said on Thursday, warning that China’s increased support for the junta will cost more lives. This support will allow the junta – which has imprisoned more than 25,000 people since the 2021 coup – to identify and jail more people who express dissent. The two Chinese companies supplying the junta with the tools it needs to build a more effective digital dictatorship are both linked to Fang Binxing, the “father” of the Great Firewall of China, JFM said in its report “The Myanmar Junta’s Partners in Digital Surveillance and Censorship.” The report explains how Chinese technology makes the junta’s intensifying crackdown on internet freedom possible and notes that it will cost lives. (Full article here.)

    Germany Warns of Growing Espionage, Cyber Threats from Iran - Iran International, 19 Jun 24

    German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser warned on Tuesday about the increasing espionage and cyber threats from foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, China, and Iran. "The threat to our democracy from espionage, sabotage, disinformation, and cyberattacks has reached a new dimension," Faeser stated while presenting an annual report by Germany's domestic intelligence agency in Berlin. The report also highlighted Iran's intelligence operations in Germany, focusing on surveilling Iranian opposition groups and individuals, especially after the 2022 anti-government protests which shook Iran's government. The German government also expressed concern over China's cyberattacks, describing espionage aimed at stealing research, commercial, political, and technological information as major objectives of Beijing's operations in the country. (Full article here.)

    Russia buying spies to make up for expelled diplomats, German agency says - Reuters, 18 Jun 24

    Russia has turned increasingly to blackmail and financial incentives to hire Germans to spy for it after the blow dealt to its intelligence services by Europe's expulsion of some 600 Russian diplomats, Germany's domestic security service said. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) said Russian intelligence services were spending big to recruit agents in Germany despite Western attempts to limit their operations since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "Russia is working hard to compensate for the German government's reduction in the number of Russian agents in Germany," BfV chief Thomas Haldenwang told a news conference upon presenting the agency's annual report. Two German citizens who were charged last August with high treason for spying for Russia had each been paid an estimated 400,000 euros ($428,560) for their services, the BfV said. (Full article here.)

    Counterespionage - Recent arrests, convictions, expulsions, and more...

    Cyberespionage - Newly identified actors, collection and sabotage ops, countermeasures, policy, other...

    Covert Action - Latest influence ops and countermeasures, assassinations, sabotage, intel agency paramilitary action, and more...

    Section II - DEEP DIVES

    (Research Papers, OpEds, Analysis, Podcasts)

    Chinese Industrial Espionage: An Assessment - Grey Dynamics, 25 Jun 24

    China has gained a newfound status as the world-leading scientific superpower, particularly in the fields of AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing. Growing strategic competition in these sectors, and a race for scientific dominance, have motivated many to pursue others’ intellectual property. Recently, many Western countries have accused China of increased industrial espionage activity to aid their scientific innovation and military development. Academic institutions have also been receiving an increasing number of targeted attacks. In response, the UK has voiced intentions to fortify their universities against Chinese espionage. Although industrial espionage has long been used by many governments, China’s actions have come under major scrutiny from the West. This is primarily due to the increased number of plots uncovered across many industrial sectors. (Full report here.)

    Espionage and restricting exports show the US has no bottom line in its China policy - Global Times, 19 Jun 24

    Mark Warner, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, remarked on Tuesday that US intelligence agencies need to do a better job in tracking China's advanced technology and other efforts in various fields. On the same day, Reuters reported that the US is "pushing the Netherlands, Japan to restrict more chipmaking equipment to China." These two pieces of news is an upgrade of the US package to curb China's development of advanced technology. Espionage and the restriction of exports have become common tactics for the US, making it increasingly hysterical in its efforts to contain China. If the US continues on this path, its hysteria will only worsen, Lü Xiang, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times. History has proven that no country can sustain its own development through protectionist policies, Lü added. (Full report here.)

    The government’s best intelligence entity may not be the agency you think it is - Federal News Network, 21 Jun 24

    When thinking about agencies that gather intelligence, the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research might not come to mind. Yet, in a world where usable intel is more important than ever to decision-making, the bureau seems to have gotten more right about world events than most. Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent with Vox, who recently profiled some of the bureau’s accomplishments. He talked about it on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. (Access here.)

    A Brief History of United States Naval Cryptology - Station HYPO, 21 Jun 24

    This document provides an overview of the history of cryptology in the United States Navy. Throughout the PDF, you will find numerous links for further reading. Your feedback is always welcome, and please note that the entire document is unclassified. (Access here.)

    The Forensic Empire of [Bellingcat's] Eliot Higgins - Wired, 23 Jun 24

    Ten years ago, Eliot Higgins could eat room service meals at a hotel without fear of being poisoned. He hadn't yet been declared a foreign agent by Russia; in fact, he wasn't even a blip on the radar of security agencies in that country or anywhere else. He was just a British guy with an unfulfilling admin job who'd been blogging under the pen name Brown Moses-after a Frank Zappa song-and was in the process of turning his blog into a full-fledged website. He was an open source intelligence analyst avant la lettre, poring over social media photos and videos and other online jetsam to investigate wartime atrocities in Libya and Syria. In its disorganized way, the internet supplied him with so much evidence that he was beating UN investigators to their conclusions. So he figured he'd go pro. He called his website Bellingcat, after the fable of the mice that hit on a way to tell when their predator was approaching. He would be the mouse that belled the cat. Today, Bellingcat is the world's foremost open source intelligence agency. (Full report here.)

    Emissions, the Strategic Omission: Climate Security and Australia’s National Intelligence Community - International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, 17 Jun 2024

    The Australian Government has identified climate change as being a threat to national security. With the emerging prospect that a climate security policy will be established, the question arises as to how the extraordinary powers of Australia’s security agencies could be effectively, but proportionately, utilized. Currently, discourse remains restricted to the tactical capacity of the Department of Defence or intelligence agencies’ assessment functions. Conversely, this article outlines strategic opportunities for Australia’s National Intelligence Community to enhance substantially the Commonwealth’s climate security response. Specifically, the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) are found well placed to support the monitoring of breaches to specific components of Australia’s federal climate change legislation. Hence, it is recommended that the collection and provision of greenhouse gas emissions data be prioritized within AGO, and, regarding the AFP and ACIC, that Subsection 22XF(1) of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 be amended to include a criminal penalty to form a hybrid criminal/civil regime. (Access here.)

    Inside the Special Relationship Between Israeli and US Intelligence (49 mins) - Above Average Intelligence Podcast, 18 Jun 2024

    The relationship between the Israeli and US intelligence services is longstanding. Yet the October 7th Hamas attack and subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza has presented unique challenges and opportunities on both sides. National Security reporter Shane Harris, just back from Israel, joins Marc to discuss why the US remains Israel’s key intelligence partner. (Access here.)

    Dr. James Cox of Canadian Intelligence Network Speaks About Creating a Canadian Foreign Intelligence Service (33 mins) - Policy Insights Podcast, 18 Jun 2024

    In this final installment of the podcast, BGen (Ret'd) Dr. James Cox, Chair of the Canadian Intelligence Network shares his views on implementing a Foreign Intelligence Service in Canada, and its affiliations. Geoffrey St. John, who leads the National Security Studies Program (NSSP) at the Policy Insights Forum, brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND). Before retiring, he held significant positions within the Canadian Armed Forces Intelligence Branch, including overseeing the CAF's imagery intelligence directorate, managing transnational intelligence issues, and leading the Middle East / North Africa sections at National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ). The Policy Insights Forum (PIF), under the umbrella of the Samuel Group of Companies, is a non-partisan, non-profit entity committed to fostering discussions on pivotal public policy issues. Despite its influential role, the PIF maintains a neutral stance on the establishment of a Canadian foreign intelligence service, emphasizing instead the importance of stimulating dialogue on strategic concerns that impact Canada and the global community. (Access here.)

    The Russian Spies Next Door - Wall Street Journal, 17 Jun 2024 (Member Contribution)

    The young Argentine couple in the pastel-colored house lived a seemingly ordinary suburban life, driving around this sleepy European capital in a white Kia Ceed sedan, always paying their taxes on time and never so much as getting a parking ticket. Maria Rosa Mayer Muños ran an online art gallery, telling acquaintances she’d left Argentina after being robbed in Buenos Aires by an armed gang at a red light. Her husband, Ludwig Gisch, ran an IT startup. Described by neighbors in their middle-class district of Črnuče as “normal” and “quiet,” the husband and wife appeared to be global citizens: switching from English and German with friends to accentless Spanish with their son and daughter, who attended the British International School. Yet almost everything about the family from number 35 Primožičeva street was a carefully constructed lie, according to Slovenian and Western intelligence officials. Gisch’s real name is Artem Viktorovich Dultsev, born in the Russian autonomous republic of Bashkortostan and an elite officer in Russia’s foreign intelligence service, the SVR, according to the officials and court documents. (Access here.) (NOTE: This article may require a one-time free registration or a paid subscription.)

    What is post-quantum cryptography? This startup raised $37M to drive its adoption - Tech Funding News, 21 Jun 2024

    Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) or quantum-resistant cryptography refers to cryptographic systems designed to be secure against attacks from quantum computers. Traditional encryption methods rely on mathematical problems that are difficult for classical computers to solve. However, quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations that are infeasible for classical computers, potentially breaking these traditional encryption methods. PQC offers a solution by utilising different mathematical problems that are believed to be resistant to even the most powerful quantum computers. This ensures the confidentiality of sensitive data even in the future era of quantum computing. While large-scale quantum computers are still under development, the threat they pose to current encryption standards necessitates a proactive approach. (Access here.)

    NGA Official Discloses Responsible AI Deployment Plans - Potomac Officers Club, 23 Jun 2024

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is taking a cautious approach to implementing artificial intelligence-powered solutions across the organization.In an interview with DefenseScoop, Anna Rubinstein, chief of responsible artificial intelligence at the NGA, disclosed how the experiences she gained from working on Project Maven are helping build enterprise capabilities and processes to support the agency. Since she assumed the position of the NGA’s responsible AI chief in the summer of 2024, Rubinstein has been leading the effort to produce a plan and training tool to guide the NGA’s technology pursuits, DefenseScoop reported. (Access 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.

    18 Jun | “The World’s Preeminent Collection of SPY Artifacts” – with Laura Hicken and Lauren VonBechmann (71 mins) This week, Andrew was joined in the studio by two of our SPY family members, Laura Hicken and Lauren vonBechmann. Laura, our Collections Manager and Registrar, and Lauren, the Manager of Exhibitions, are two members of our talented Exhibitions and Collections team here at the International Spy Museum. Together with the rest of the team, they are responsible for keeping our priceless 10,000 artifacts safe and sound each day. In addition to this responsibility, the team is tasked with utilizing and interpreting these historical objects in creative exhibitions that help the public better understand the world of intelligence and espionage. Learn how they do it and more about the passion behind their work in this week’s episode! And… Laura and Lauren’s most recent project with the Exhibitions team was our first-ever special exhibit, Bond In Motion. It’s only here through April of 2025, so make sure you see their hard work before it leaves! And, if you’ve recently cleaned out your attic and found some funky artifacts, feel free to let Lauren and Laura know what you’ve got through this link.

    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.

    20 Jun | Modern warfare is raising key questions about how nations can best support allies at war. Before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the trend for much of the West was withdrawals- the United States had exited Afghanistan and was attempting to ratchet down its involvement in the Middle East, and France was exiting parts of West Africa. But with two Western allies now involved in active battles in Gaza and Ukraine, the issue of how to best support an ally at war – including through sending soldiers, weapons, money, or sharing intelligence and technology - has again come to the fore. (Full report here.)

    Daily Analysis of Security Issues and Geopolitical Trends

    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.

    25 June | The Gathering Threat from Iran’s Nuclear Program

    Western, regional, and global experts are becoming alarmed by new information and statements by Iranian officials about Iran’s nuclear program intentions and capabilities. Iran’s plans to expand uranium enrichment at the hardened Fordow site, its possible new research on nuclear weapons design, and statements by high-ranking officials suggest Iran might intend to move beyond “threshold nuclear weapons status” to developing actual nuclear weapons. There is no consensus among experts and global officials about Iran’s possible motivations for its nuclear program acceleration, which has had consequences. On June 5, the IAEA Board of Governors formally censured Iran, adopting a resolution citing the “continued failure by Iran to provide the necessary, full and unambiguous co-operation” with the IAEA’s oversight teams. U.S. officials had sought to persuade their main allies on the issue, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, to avoid a censure motion in order not to further inflame regional tensions already heightened by the war in Gaza. However, U.S. officials were persuaded to go along with the censure based on the accumulation of evidence that Iran is violating its agreements to cooperate with the IAEA.

    24 June | Iranian Leaders Hope for Validation in Upcoming Election

    21 June | Cold War Echoes: Russia on an All-Out Push to Demonstrate Global Status

    20 June | Modi’s Third Term and the Evolution of Hindu Nationalism in India

    19 June | Islamic State Khorasan Determined to Attack in U.S.

    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.

    18 Jun | Briefing the President: Michael & Andy Michael and Andy discuss their roles as daily intelligence briefers for former President George W. Bush. They share their experiences inside the Oval Office, the unique challenges of the job, and how they dealt with constant pressure and performance expectations. Note: This episode contains an expletive.

    North Korea’s Kim doesn’t look ‘healthy’ with Former CIA Analyst Sue Mi Terry - The Hill, 19 Jun 24

    Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA North Korea analyst, said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does not look healthy, based on footage of him meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “My first reaction looking at Kim Jong Un was, ‘Oof, he doesn’t look too great to me,’” Terry told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday. “There was a time when he lost a little weight and he looked better. So my initial reaction was that he didn’t look, in terms of being healthy, because his health is something that we always track anyway.” Collins noted that because there’s limited trusted information coming from Pyongyang, sometimes on-screen appearances from Kim and other world leaders are the best guess at how they’re doing. Terry’s comments follow a meeting between Putin and Kim, the first time the Russian president has been to North Korea in 24 years. (Access here.)

    Teaching College-level Courses on Intelligence - with Former CIA Senior Officer John Atwell - International Association for Intelligence Educators, 20 Jun 24

    As part of the International Association for Intelligence Educators' "Project Passion," former Senior CIA Officer John Atwell shares his experience moving from a life undercover, writing for the PDB, and carrying out clandestine operations to openly educating college students on the fundamentals of the intelligence world, to include HUMINT tradecraft, analysis, and finished intelligence production. Mr. Atwell discusses resources, exercises, and approaches that worked well in his classes, including well known classics (Lowenthal) to lesser known resources, such as the University of Oklahoma's online intelligence analysis training program--MACBETH. (Access here.)

    A Dark Path Ahead for North Korea with former CIA Executive Ambassador Joseph DeTrani - Cipher Brief, 19 Jun 24

    As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits North Korea, it’s important to keep in mind the weapons including artillery shells and ballistic missiles, that North Korea is providing Russia in support of Moscow’s war of aggression in Ukraine. In turn, Russia is probably providing North Korea with sophisticated technical assistance for their nuclear, missile and conventional weapons programs. It is also likely that North Korea received Russian assistance with their successful satellite launch in November 2023, which would all be in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. (Access here.)

    Ex-Russian spy and daughter may give evidence in court with Former Russian GRU Officer Sergei Skripal - BBC, 20 Jun 24 (Member Contribution)

    A former spy and his daughter, who survived a murder attempt after being poisoned by a nerve agent, may give evidence in-person at an inquiry. Dawn Sturgess, 44, died after being exposed to Novichok which was left in a discarded perfume bottle in Amesbury, Wiltshire, in July 2018. Her boyfriend, Charlie Rowley, survived. Her death followed the attempted murder of former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, his daughter Yulia, and ex-police officer Nick Bailey, in Salisbury in March that same year. All three survived after coming into contact with the poison which had been planted on Mr Skripal's front door handle. (Access here.)

    FBI's Heavy Lift: A Surge of Terrorists, Spies, Insurrectionists (36 min) with former FBI Counterintelligence Chief Frank Figliuzzi - SpyTalk Podcast, 15 Jun 24

    Seems like hardly a day goes by that we don't hear about an arrest of an American extremist planning a mass shooting, the assassination of a judge or election official, or foreign terrorists planning some mass casualty event. Then there’s the illegal border entry of foreign agents, the seeming tidal wave of Chinese espionage and hacking cases, and reports of Russian disinformation efforts to sow chaos in our elections. All of which has put a heavy burden on the FBI, our primary domestic counterintelligence and counterterrorism agency, to thwart such plots without infringing on the 1st Amendment rights of Americans to speak their minds, no matter how extreme their views. The FBI hardly has a spotless record in this regard. To discuss this threat matrix, my guest on this week’s SpyTalk podcast is Frank Figliuzzi, who spent much of his three-plus decades in the FBI running major field offices before retiring in 2012 as assistant director of the FBI’s counterintelligence division. (Access here.)

    Section IV - BOOKS, FILM, HISTORY, POP CULTURE

    Books — Forthcoming, Newly Released, Overlooked

    Counter-Intelligence: What the Secret World Can Teach Us About Problem-solving and Creativity
    by Robert Hannigan
    (Harper Collins, 23 May 24)

    From the codebreakers and problem solvers, to the engineers, mathematicians and other problem-solvers – what the secret world can teach us about performance and creativity How do you hire smart people who can work together to prevent terrorist attacks and decode encrypted technology? How do you come up with creative, counterintuitive solutions to solve major global problems? How do you provide the right environment for these people to thrive and work at their best when under immense pressure? Written by Robert Hannigan, the former Director of GCHQ, this book explores the role of the counter-intelligence services in history and today’s world – from the codebreakers and problem solvers, to innovation and creativity, secrecy and transparency and the global tech community. It will trace the history of counter-intelligence – from the early days of Bletchley Park, to the ongoing work of GCHQ – while reflecting on some of the unique characteristics of the engineers, mathematicians and other problem-solvers that make up the world’s intelligence community. An exhaustive and authoritative account of the history of counter-intelligence from Bletchley Park to modern day GCHQ, this brilliant and unique book will appeal to business readers, history readers and fans of smart thinking and big ideas around the world.

    Purchase book here.

    Target Tehran: How Israel Is Using Sabotage, Cyberwarfare, Assassination – and Secret Diplomacy – to Stop a Nuclear Iran and Create a New Middle East
    by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Ilan Evyatar
    (Simon and Schuster, 26 Sep 23)

    Yonah Bob and Ilan Evyatar describe how Israel has used cyberwarfare, targeted assassinations, and sabotage of Iranian facilities to great effect, sometimes in cooperation with the United States. Even as it takes lethal action Israel has managed to alter the politics of the Middle East, culminating in the Abraham Accords of 2020. Arab states, such as Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, normalized relations with Israel while giving a faint nod to the Palestinian issue, and the holy grail of normalization with Saudi Arabia may be achieved in a way which will inject at least some new energy into improving Israeli-Palestinian relations. Now, they share Israel’s concern with Iran—even as they negotiate with Tehran—remaining silent while Israel undermines Iran’s nuclear program. Bob and Evyatar reveal how Israel has used documents stolen from Tehran in a daring, secret Mossad raid to show the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency how Iran has repeatedly violated the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement and lied about its active nuclear weapons program. Drawing from interviews with top confidential Israeli and US sources, including from the Mossad and the CIA, the authors tell the inside story of the tumultuous, and often bloody, history of how Israel has managed to outmaneuver Iran—so far.

    Order book here.

    The Secret World: A History of Intelligence (Henry L. Stimson Lectures)
    by Christopher Andrew
    (Yale University Press, 04 Sep 18)

    The history of espionage is far older than any of today’s intelligence agencies, yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely forgotten. The codebreakers at Bletchley Park, the most successful World War II intelligence agency, were completely unaware that their predecessors in earlier moments of national crisis had broken the codes of Napoleon during the Napoleonic wars and those of Spain before the Spanish Armada. Those who do not understand past mistakes are likely to repeat them. Intelligence is a prime example. At the outbreak of World War I, the grasp of intelligence shown by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith was not in the same class as that of George Washington during the Revolutionary War and leading eighteenth-century British statesmen. In this book, the first global history of espionage ever written, distinguished historian Christopher Andrew recovers much of the lost intelligence history of the past three millennia—and shows us its relevance.

    Order book here.

    True Intelligence Matters on Film - Declassified: The Untold Stories of American Spies, S1 E4 - Cuba: Traitor on the Inside - Domini Hofmann (2016)

    The FBI and Defense Intelligence Agency team up to capture DIA Senior Analyst Ana Montes for allegedly passing sensitive intelligence to Cuba.

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




    Intelligence in History - A Collection of Recently Released Content

    Infographic: The World’s Largest Economies: Comparing the U.S. and China - Visual Capitalist, 03 Jun 24

    In this graphic, we provide insight into the world’s two biggest economies by comparing them across three key metrics: GDP, equity market valuation, and foreign direct investment (FDI). Starting with GDP, we used 2024 estimates from the latest edition of the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (April 2024). Based on these figures, the United States and China combine for a massive 43.2% share of the global economy. It’s also interesting to note that America’s share of global GDP has actually been increasing in recent years, from a low of 21.1% in 2011. This is partly due to its relatively strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. (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

    None to report this week.

    Research Requests and Academic Opportunities

    • Call for Information: Farewell Dossier. As noted in Peter Oleson's article (The Intelligencer, Vol. 29, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2024) on the Farewell Dossier case, there is controversy about the alleged explosion of the Siberian gas pipeline. One AFIO member is investigating the issue and would like to hear from anyone who was involved in the affair and willing to comment. Please email peter.oleson@afio.com.
    • Call for Papers: The Center for Cryptologic History (CCH) and the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) invite proposals for papers and posters to be presented at the 19th Cryptologic History Symposium on April 30-May 2, 2025. The Symposium will be held in-person at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, Maryland on Wednesday, April 30 - Thursday - May 1, 2025. Following the Symposium, attendees will be given an opportunity to tour the recently renovated National Cryptologic Museum on Friday, May 2, 2025 and learn about resources available through the National Cryptologic Museum Library. Attendees may also want to consider attending the 2025 NCF General Membership Meeting (GMM) which will precede the Symposium at the Kossiakoff Center on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. More information and submission instructions here. 05 Sep 24 Deadline.
    • 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. 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 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

    • 2 Assistant Professors in Intelligence and Security - Institute of Security and Global Affairs, University of Leiden - Netherlands

      • The successful candidates will have demonstrable research records in themes related to the vacancy and strong teaching background in intelligence and security, or a related field, as well as in topics related to the Institute’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programme offerings. The candidate will be expected to teach across several programmes in the Institute, notably the master’s programme Crisis and Security Management and the bachelor programme Security Studies, and our minor in Intelligence Studies. The positions are aimed at strengthening the Institute’s teaching, research and grant-acquisition capacities in a phase of growth and exciting interdisciplinary research opportunities. Full details on qualifications, duties, and application here.

    • 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 VI - Events

    AFIO Events

    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.

    18 Jul 24, 1130 (MT) - In-Person, Colorado Springs, CO - The AFIO Rocky Mountain Chapter hosts Bill Berry discussing "Philippines-China Territorial Conflict in the South China Sea and Possible U.S. Involvement." Abstract: There is another potentially contentious issue, besides Taiwan, that involves conflicting claims in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China. Unlike the relationship between Taiwan and the U.S., the U.S. and the Philippines have a Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) negotiated in 1951 that remains in effect. Recently, China and the Philippines have engaged in increasing hostile actions in the South China Sea. China has used a variety of "grey zone" activities in the effort to intimidate the Philippines. The Biden administration has made it clear that its position is that the MDT applies to these conflicting claims. Consequently, the security relationship between the Philippines and United States has been enhanced. This presentation will explore the history of this potential conflict and possible outcomes. Bio: William E. Berry, Jr. is a retired Air Force colonel whose 30-year career included assignments in Vietnam (1969-70), the Philippines (1973-75), the Republic of Korea (1984-86), and Malaysia (1990-93). A Cornell PhD, he taught at the Air Force Academy, the National War College, and the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. He is the author of two books: U.S. Bases in the Philippines: The Evolution of the Special Relationship and Global Security Watch Korea. For further information, contact Anthony Leto.

    30 Jul 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

    01 Jul 24, noon (CT) - Discussion discuss Tyndall AFB's F-35s, Chinese Spying, Armenia-Russia Issues, and NSA Guidance on Smartphones - In-Person, San Antonio, TX - AFIO San Antonio Chapter. The meeting will be at the Blue Skies Texas West complex, 5100 John D Ryan Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78245. Blue Skies of Texas residents are invited to attend the program. The presentation will be a series of items covering rebuilding of Tyndall AFB for F-35, European researchers responding to Chinese spying, F-35 vs A-10 flyoff = Farewell to the Warthog, the AO-1A Warden aircraft, Armenia divorces Mother Russia, and NSA issues guidance on cell phones. AFIO Members attending should identify themselves to the Blue Skies gate guard as coming for "the intelligence meeting in the Roadrunner Lounge at The Towers." AFIO members attending should park in front of The Towers. You may come early and have lunch in the dining room adjacent to the Roadrunner Lounge. Please pay with a credit card. Questions and Registrations to John Franklin, President, AFIO San Antonio Chapter, or call 210 863-0430.

    01 Aug 24, 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

    25 Jun 2024, 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024, 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 2024, 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 2024, 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 2024 – 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 registration here.

    30 Apr - 02 May 2025 – In Person – Cryptologic History Symposium - National Cryptological Foundation and NSA Center for Cryptologic History, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland

    Since 1990, the Cryptologic History Symposium has served as an opportunity to present historical scholarship found in unclassified and declassified cryptologic records and engage in discussion about their significance to history. The event is an occasion for historians and those interested in history to gather for reflection and debate on relevant and important topics from the cryptologic past. Regular speakers include historians from CCH, the Intelligence Community, the defense establishment, the military services, scholars from American and international academic institutions, veterans of the cryptologic profession, graduate and undergraduate students, and noted authors. Past symposia have featured scholarship that set out new ways to consider our cryptologic heritage. The conference provides many opportunities to interact with leading historians and other experts. The mix of practitioners, scholars, and interested observers guarantees a lively debate that promotes an enhanced appreciation for past events and their applicability to current and future issues. More information and registration here.

    Gifts for Friends, Colleagues, Self

    Gray long-sleeved polo shirts with embroidered AFIO logo. Men's sizes only.
    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.
    Sizes for men, only: Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL, and XXXL.  $60 per shirt.     Order this and other store items online here.




    20 oz ceramic Mug with color glazed logo. Made in America. Check out our new tapered, sleek AFIO coffee mug!! This handsome 20 oz. ceramic mug is made in the USA, has a white matte exterior, sports a beautiful navy-blue interior, and is dishwasher safe.  Order yours today! $35 per mug includes shipping to a CONUS address. [includes shipping to U.S. based address, only. For foreign shipments, we will contact you with a quote.] SHIPPING: For shipment to a U.S.-based CONUS address, shipping is included in price. For purchases going to AK, HI, other US territories, Canada, or other foreign countries the shipping fees need to be calculated, so please call our office M-F 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET at 703-790-0320 or email afio@afio.com providing following information: 1) your name, 2) mailing address (or addresses where each gift item will be shipped), 3) name of the AFIO store items you wish to purchase, 4) quantity of each, 5) your credit card number and expiration date, 6) amount (except for additional of shipping fees) authorized to charge, and 7) your phone number and email should we have questions. Foreign shipments fees will be calculated and estimates emailed to you, awaiting your approval.  Order this and other store items online here.

    Black short-sleeved polo shirts with Embroidered AFIO logo
    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.
    Sizes for (M) men, only; Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL, and XXXL. $50 per shirt.
    You may pay by check or credit card. Complete your order online here or mail an order along with payment to: AFIO, 7600 Leesburg Pike, Ste 470 East, Falls Church, VA 22043-2004. Phone orders at 703-790-0320. Questions? Contact Annette at: annettej@afio.com.





    PopSocket for cellphones or tablets
    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.
    Price: $15. Order this and other store items online here.







    Duffel Bags - Royal Blue and Black with Full Color AFIO Logo This duffel has it all when it comes to value, style and organization.
    600 denier polyester canvas with polyester double contrast; D-shaped zippered entry for easy access. Front pocket with hook and loop closure. End mesh pocket Easy-access end pockets. Four durable, protective feet and built-in bottom board for added strength. Web handles with padded grip. Detachable, adjustable shoulder strap.
    Dimensions: 11"h x 19.75"w x 9.75"d; Approx. 2,118 cubic inches
    Price: $50. Order this and other store items online here.




    Caps - Dark Navy with Navy AFIO Logo
     An authentic silhouette with the comfort of an unstructured, adjustable fit. Fabric: 100% cotton. Unstructured. Fabric strap closure with adjustable D-clip. Price: $30. Order this and other store items online here.


     

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