Weekly Intelligence Notes

21-27 August 2024
(Issue 32)

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CONTENTS

Section I - CURRENTS

(Recent Developments)

General Interests

• Chinese security services are blocking America’s diplomatic efforts - Washington Times, 21 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• Fury as suspected China spy flees the Philippines - BBC, 20 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• US spy agencies lag civilian workforce in diversity, says report - Reuters, 23 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• Israeli military intelligence chief resigns / Takes responsibility for October 7 failures - CNA, 22 Aug 24
• Russia tells citizens to switch off home surveillance because the Ukrainians are coming - The Register, 21 Aug 24
• Republicans ask for an update on Havana syndrome treatment - Government Executive, 22 Aug 24
• Australia partners with AWS for A$2 billion ‘Top Secret' cloud to bolster defence and intelligence capabilities - Proactive, 22 Aug 24
• FBI Fails to Secure Sensitive Storage Media Destined for Destruction, Audit Reveals - Security Week, 23 Aug 24

Special Collections

• Counterespionage - Recent arrests, convictions, expulsions, and more...
• Cyberespionage - Newly identified actors, collection and sabotage ops, countermeasures, policy, other...
• Covert Action - Influence ops, assassinations, sabotage, intel agency paramilitary action, countermeasures, and more...

• Intelligence failures cast South Korea’s spy agencies in unflattering light - Financial Times, 24 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• How Israel recruits Gazans inside the heart of Hamas to risk their lives for the Jewish State - The Jewish Chronicle, 20 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• How Does the CIA Recruit Russian Spies? - Cipher Brief, 21 Aug 24
• Knowledge gives strength to the arm: an agenda for studying combat intelligence as a discrete function within military Intelligence - Intelligence and National Security, 23 Aug 24
• DDIS: Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service - Grey Dynamics, 21 Aug 24
• Gray Zone Warfare: How Counterintelligence Must Adapt to Modern Threats - Clearance Jobs, 21 Aug 24

• Multiple parties have a stake in the outcome of the devastating war in Sudan, but the European Union is taking a back seat. — Former Acting CIA Dep. Dir. for Ops and Arkin Group President Jack Devine, In Other News
• Multilateralism at the Center of Historic Prisoner and Hostage Release Deal — Former FBI Special Agent and Soufan Group CEO Ali Soufan, Intel Brief
• Dismantling the Khan Nuclear Network: Jim Lawler — Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell and former CIA Chief Operating Officer Andy Makridis, Intelligence Matters: The Relaunch
• North Korea and Iran: A nuclear proliferation nightmare by former CIA Executive Joseph Detrani - Washington Times, 19 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• Futuristic Targeting is Already Here - by Former CIA Senior Analyst Mike Cinnamon - Cipher Brief, 22 Aug 24
• Ukraine’s Next Act Could Impose Higher Costs for Putin by Former CIA Executive Rob Dannenberg - Cipher Brief, 19 Aug 24
• The Little Spy Agency That Can by former US Army Case Officer Jeff Stein - Spy Talk, 19 Aug 24
• The Movie Star, the Spies, the Mobsters, and the Murders- by Former NSA Analyst John Schindler - Top Secret Umbra, 19 Aug 24

Books: (Forthcoming, New Releases, Overlooked)

• Mission to Mao: US Intelligence and the Chinese Communists in World War II by Sara B. Castro (03 Sep 24)
• To Catch a Spy: How the Spycatcher Affair brought MI5 in from the Cold by Tim Tate (15 Aug 24)
• Spies in the Vatican: Espionage and Intrigue from Napoleon to the Holocaust by David Alvarez (04 Nov 02)

True Intelligence Matters on Film: Declassified: The Untold Stories of American Spies, S2 E4 - Haji Bagcho: The Godfather of Heroin - Domini Hofmann (2017)

Intelligence in History - A Collection of Recently Released Content

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

Obituaries

Research Requests and Academic Opportunities

• Call for Articles and Book Reviews: The ODNI at 20 Years - Special Issue of the American Intelligence Journal, Fall 2024. 15 Oct 24 Deadline.
• Call for Papers: Gender in the Security Sectors of the Indo-Pacific Region - Special Issue of the Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. 31 Oct 24 Deadline.
• Call for Papers: African Intelligence in the Post-Colonial Era, 1960-present - Special Issue of the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. 01 Nov 24 Deadline.
• Call for Interviews: Documentary film executive seeking extraordinary, true story material.
• 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 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 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 1980s/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

• 2 Assistant Professors in Intelligence and Security - Institute of Security and Global Affairs, University of Leiden, Netherlands
• Assistant Professor of Intelligence Studies - Mercyhurst University - Erie, Pennsylvania
• Associate Professor and Chair of National Security - University of New Haven, Connecticut
• Wanted: Former intelligence officers to lead spy-themed walking tours in Washington, D.C. - Spyher Tours
• Wanted: Retired Federal Government Employees - National Security Agency - Fort Meade, Maryland
• Assistant Professor - Intelligence Studies - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona

Upcoming AFIO Events

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• Thu 19 Sep 2024, 6 - 8 pm PDT - Virtual via Zoom - The AFIO LA Chapter meeting features Ricky Deutsch discussing "Hexagon - The History of Film-based Space Intelligence"
• 20 Sep 24, 1130 (PT) - San Francisco CA - In-Person - The AFIO San Francisco Chapter Lunch and Presentation by Dr. Matthew Brazil on "China's Ministry of State Security."
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Events of Advertisers, Corporate Sponsors, Others

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• Saturday, 14 September 2024, 2:00-4:00pm – Washington, DC – In Store Book Signing Event for Sell Like A Spy with Author Jeremy Hurewitz – In Person International Spy Museum Book Signing
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• Friday, 20 September 2024, 6:00-9:00pm – Washington, DC – Educator Night Out 2024 – In-Person International Spy Museum Program
• Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:30-7:50pm – Washington, DC – Spies, Lies, and Robots: The Rise of AI Chatbots and the Counterintelligence Dilemma with H. Keith Melton – In-Person International Spy Museum Program
• 5 October 2024, 2p-4p: Vintage Espionage, a wine tasting with an espionage twist hosted by former CIA officers.
  
• Wednesday, 24 October 2024, 5 - 7 p.m. - In-Person Hanover, MD - NCF & INSF 3rd Annual Cocktails & Codebreakers even
• 30 Apr - 02 May 2025 – In Person – Cryptologic History Symposium - National Cryptological Foundation and NSA Center for Cryptologic History, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland
• 30 Aug - 8 Sep 2025 - Mediterranean Cruise - Spies, Lies & Nukes announce Espionage on the High Seas! Plan NOW to join the late-summer 2025 cruise.

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Released to members-only on 20 August 2024...
The Cold War and the Making of Miami

Dr Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs
on Covert City: The Cold War and the Making of Miami

Interview of Monday, 20 May 2024 with Dr Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs on their new book: Covert City: The Cold War and the Making of Miami (PublicAffairs Books, Apr 2024) on the history of how the entire city of Miami was constructed in the image of the US-Cuba rivalry. From the Bay of Pigs invasion to the death of Fidel Castro.
Host: AFIO President James Hughes, a former senior CIA Operations Officer.
They discuss secret operations, corruption, crime, and a city teeming with spies: why Miami was as crucial to winning the Cold War as Washington DC or Moscow.
The interview runs 48 minutes.
Covert City may be purchased here.

Access the HOUGHTON-DRIGGS video interview here or click above image.

- WIN EXCLUSIVE BOOK REVIEW -
(August 2024)

Former CIA Assistant Director for South and Central Asia Paul Kepp writes on:

India's Intelligence Culture and Strategic Surprise: Spying for the South Block

by Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya
(Routledge, 27 May 2024 paperback)

Access review here.

Army OSINT Office's New Strategy"
OSINT Defense Intelligence Senior Leader Dennis Eger and Director of Army OSINT Office Shawn Nilius discuss the Army Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strategy. The Army defines OSINT as a foundational intelligence discipline that plays a central role in the support of operations. Interviewed by Jennifer Daniel, former senior officer of NGA and ODNI, and hosted by AFIO President James Hughes.

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Section I - CURRENTS

(Recent Developments)

General Interests

Chinese security services are blocking America’s diplomatic efforts - Washington Times, 21 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)

American diplomatic efforts to conduct people-to-people contacts and exchanges in China are being blocked by Chinese intelligence and security services. The Chinese government, reflecting the hard-line communist policies of President Xi Jinping, is engaged in an aggressive anti-spy campaign that is affecting public diplomacy by the U.S. Embassy and consulates in the country. For example, the State Department has been working to arrange for Chinese students to study in the U.S. and in 2023 issued 105,000 student visas. More than that will be issued this year, with around 300,000 Chinese students expected to be studying at American universities by the end of the year. (Read more here.)

Fury as suspected China spy flees the Philippines - BBC, 20 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)

An ex-mayor accused of spying for China and having ties with criminal syndicates has fled the Philippines, stirring fury. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Wednesday that "heads will roll" after officials admitted Alice Guo had left the country undetected one month ago and travelled to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Mr Marcos said her departure "laid bare the corruption that undermines our justice system and erodes the people's trust". Ms Guo has been out of public view since July when a Senate panel investigating her alleged links to scam centres and online casinos ordered her arrest for refusing to testify in its enquiry. (Full article here.)

US spy agencies lag civilian workforce in diversity, says report - Reuters, 23 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)

Minorities, women and disabled persons are still underrepresented in U.S. spy agencies compared with the U.S. civilian workforce, said a report released on Friday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The findings come as U.S. conservatives attack public and private initiatives aimed at closing gaps in employment and promotions and amid vows by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs “across the entire federal government.” The annual congressionally mandated report on the demographics of the 18 U.S. spy agencies showed the proportion of minority employees slipping from 27% in 2020 to 26.7% for fiscal year 2023, versus 39.8% for the country’s civilian labor force of 167 million people during the latter period. Diversifying the intelligence community - long seen as a field dominated by white men from elite universities - has been a priority since the Republican administration of President George W. Bush began rebuilding the spy agencies following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. (Full article here.)

Israeli military intelligence chief resigns / Takes responsibility for October 7 failures - CNA, 22 Aug 24

General Aharon Haliva, who has served in the Israeli army since 1985, announced in April that he would retire. He is among several senior Israeli commanders who said they had failed to predict and prevent the deadliest attack in Israel's history. "The failure of the intelligence agencies was my fault," Mr. Haliva said during his resignation ceremony on Wednesday, as he called for a national inquiry "in order to study" and "thoroughly understand" the reasons that led to the war between Israel and Hamas. The October 7 attack severely tarnished the reputation of the Israeli military and intelligence services, which were previously seen as invincible by Palestinian armed groups such as Hamas. In the early morning hours of October 7, after an intense rocket attack, thousands of fighters from Hamas and other groups broke through the security barriers around Gaza, surprising Israeli forces and striking communities in southern Israel. (Full article here.)

Russia tells citizens to switch off home surveillance because the Ukrainians are coming - The Register, 21 Aug 24

Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs is warning residents of under-siege regions to switch off home surveillance systems and dating apps to stop Ukraine from using them for intel-gathering purposes. Residents of the Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod regions were issued with the warnings amid what seems like Russia being thoroughly rattled by Ukraine's incursion into the country's southwest. "The enemy is massively identifying IP ranges in our territories and connecting to unprotected video surveillance cameras remotely, viewing everything from private yards to roads and highways of strategic importance," said the ministry, according to Russian newswire Interfax. "In this regard, if there is no urgent need, it is better not to use video surveillance cameras. "It is highly discouraged to use online dating services. The enemy actively uses such resources for the covert collection of information." (Read here.)

Republicans ask for an update on Havana syndrome treatment - Government Executive, 22 Aug 24

Republican leaders on the House Homeland Security Committee want to know what the Biden administration is doing about Havana syndrome, mysterious brain injuries that became public in 2016 after State Department officials in Cuba’s capital city were affected. “We are deeply alarmed that these incidents continue to take place here and abroad, and that there has been little to no explanation from the administration as to who or what has caused these phenomena,” wrote full committee Chairman Mark E. Green, R-Tenn., and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger, R-Texas, in a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Tuesday. The brain injuries, referred to as anomalous health incidents, include symptoms of headaches, pain, nausea, disequilibrium and hearing loss. Additional reports of similar symptoms later emerged from federal employees in other countries such as China, Russia, Vietnam, Colombia and various parts of Europe. (Full article here.)

Australia partners with AWS for A$2 billion ‘Top Secret' cloud to bolster defence and intelligence capabilities - Proactive, 22 Aug 24

The Australian federal government is preparing to roll out a new ‘Top Secret’ (TS) cloud in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at significantly improving data sharing within the nation's intelligence and defence sectors. This initiative will grant access to a suite of AWS offerings, including computing power, storage solutions, databases and sophisticated analytics powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The project is initially valued at A$2 billion, though the ongoing operational costs have yet to be disclosed. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese underscored the wider economic benefits, noting that the agreement will generate 2,000 new jobs for Australians. Rachel Noble, director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), described the partnership as a game-changer for Australia’s defence and intelligence infrastructure. (Full article here.)

FBI Fails to Secure Sensitive Storage Media Destined for Destruction, Audit Reveals - Security Week, 23 Aug 24

During a contract audit, OIG discovered weaknesses in the physical security of these items at an FBI-controlled facility where the media was being destroyed, such as the fact that these devices were stored for a long time on pallets but were not properly guarded. These devices, including internal hard drives and thumb drives, contained sensitive but unclassified law enforcement information and classified national security information (NSI), the OIG report (PDF) shows. Despite that, the FBI could not always account for these devices. Internal hard drives, even those removed from Top Secret computers, were not properly tracked and the agency could not confirm that they were properly destroyed. “We believe that the FBI’s practice of not accounting for extracted internal hard drives, thumb drives, and other media devices is not consistent with FBI or DOJ policies to ensure accountability of media containing sensitive or classified information,” the OIG points out. According to the report, although computers and servers had proper classification labels, these were not put on the internal electronic storage media extracted from them. Small flash drives were not labeled either and their classification could not be identified.he Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), described the partnership as a game-changer for Australia’s defence and intelligence infrastructure. (Full article here.)

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

• Taiwan jails spies 'seduced by money' to work for China - BBC, 22 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• New York Man Arrested for Operating as an Illegal Agent of the Chinese Government in the United States - US Dept. of Justice, 21 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Goes On Trial For Espionage - The Pinnacle Gazette, 20 Aug 24
• New Dutch leader bans phones in Cabinet meetings to dial back espionage threat - News Times, 23 Aug 24
• Moscow detains scientist suspected of carrying out DDoS attacks on Russia - The Record, 21 Aug 24
• Japanese citizen indicted on suspicion of espionage, China confirms - Reuters, 22 Aug 24

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

• The Geopolitics of Cyber Espionage Goes Far Beyond Sensitive Information Theft - OODA Loop, 22 Aug 24
• Intelligence and Cyberwarfare: Israeli locations Hezbollah targeted for destruction - Ynet News, 25 Aug 24
• Massive Leak of Israeli Classified Data by Anti-Israel Hackers Intensifies Cyber Warfare - Devdiscourse, 25 Aug 24
• Ukrainian intelligence organizes 'festive' cyberattack on Russian military-industrial complex - MSN, 24 Aug 24
• China seeks to ‘wear down Taiwan’s reliance’ with covert economic and cyber operations, US wargamers say - WFIN, 24 Aug 24
• Chinese Cyber Espionage: Undermining German Economic Security - Grey Dynamics, 22 Aug 24

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

• Sabotage Confirmed At Norwegian Air Base - The War Zone, 23 Aug 24
• How the U.S. Can Counter Disinformation from Russia and China - Homeland Security News Wire, 20 Aug 24
• The Long Shadow of Soviet Sabotage Doctrine - War on the Rocks, 19 Aug 24
• Joint ODNI, FBI, CISA Statement on Iranian Election Influence Efforts - DNI, 19 Aug 24
• Pro-Russia 'news' sites spew incendiary US election falsehoods - Agence France Presse, 19 Aug 24

Section II - DEEP DIVES

(Research Papers, OpEds, Analysis, Podcasts)

Intelligence failures cast South Korea’s spy agencies in unflattering light - Financial Times, 24 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)

South Korea’s espionage agencies generally operate in the shadows, but recent failures have cast their operations in an unflattering light just as Seoul seeks to deepen its security co-operation with western partners. Last month, the FBI exposed a years-long effort by Korean intelligence operatives based in Washington to cultivate a former CIA analyst, who US authorities accused of working illegally as a foreign agent for Seoul. Soon after, it emerged that an employee of South Korea’s defence intelligence command had been charged by a South Korean military court with leaking lists of names and locations of undercover agents in North Korea and other countries to a Chinese citizen. The two events, and the partisan recriminations they have provoked in Seoul, have raised questions as to whether South Korea’s spies are adequately equipped to navigate a mounting North Korean threat and intensifying US-China tensions. (Full article here.)

How Israel recruits Gazans inside the heart of Hamas to risk their lives for the Jewish State - The Jewish Chronicle, 20 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)

There is one phenomenon that worries Hamas almost as much as the Israeli military in Gaza: the thousands of informants who risk their lives for Israel. Without their work, none of the operations to kill senior Hamas officials would have worked or the hostages been rescued. So why do they do it - and how are they recruited? An informant’s fundamental mission is to locate targets such as senior Hamas leaders, weapons production tunnels and Hamas operatives who travel throughout the Gaza Strip dressed in civilian clothing. The informant passes this information to his Israeli handler - but never, usually, by phone or any other device, lest he be exposed. It is always done in a meeting at one of the kibbutzim in southern Israel, near the border with Gaza. (Access here.)

How Does the CIA Recruit Russian Spies? - Cipher Brief, 21 Aug 24

As any good intelligence officer will tell you, recruiting spies is a tough business. Not only do you have to identify – and then attempt to recruit – people who have access to information you want, but you sometimes have to do it at great personal risk to the undercover officer who accepts the mission. Russia is a particularly hard target because of its reputation for harassing CIA and Embassy personnel (often with teams of professionals they assign to follow their every move). You see the problem. That may be one of the reasons why two years ago, enthusiasm began bubbling up inside CIA headquarters over a tech-savvy idea to supplement traditional operations inside Russia that – if successful – could provide a new way to recruit spies – sometimes without having to set foot in the country. “We needed to go where the people were and we needed to evolve the ways that we communicate, the ways we reach out, the ways people can reach out to us,” a CIA official involved in the new recruitment program told The Cipher Brief in an exclusive interview. [The Cipher Brief agreed to leave the official’s name out of this story because they are still a currently serving CIA Officer.] “I think this is a great example of innovation,” the official told us. (Access here.)

Knowledge gives strength to the arm: an agenda for studying combat intelligence as a discrete function within military Intelligence - Intelligence and National Security, 23 Aug 24

The expansion of intelligence studies into new areas shows that intelligence behaves differently in different environments. Taking Military Intelligence as a context, this article will frame and define Combat Intelligence as a distinct field of activity within that context, with a unique set of behaviours and characteristics. It will also demonstrate that examination of Combat Intelligence through perspectives used to look at state level intelligence – role, oversight, failure, politicization, and processes – offers up new insights into the production and use of intelligence in a military context that improve our understanding of it as a discrete sphere of activity. (Full report here.)

DDIS: Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service - Grey Dynamics, 21 Aug 24

The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) also known as the Forsvarets Efterretningstjeneste (FE) is a Danish intelligence agency which is responsible for the foreign intelligence provided to Denmark and also operates as the Danish military intelligence service. Working under the Ministry of Defence it is housed at Kastellet, a preserved citadel in Copenhagen. Responsible for the analysis of and dissemination of intelligence which is important to Denmark’s domestic security and its military activities it works closely with the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (DSIS). (Access here.)

Gray Zone Warfare: How Counterintelligence Must Adapt to Modern Threats - Clearance Jobs, 21 Aug 24

As the global security landscape evolves, so too must our approach to counterintelligence (CI). For over two decades, CI professionals have been deeply entrenched in the Global War on Terror (GWOT), focusing on non-state actors and asymmetric threats. This focus has shaped their skills, methodologies, and operational frameworks. However, the rise of strategic competition with major nation-state actors like China (PRC) and Russia necessitates a paradigm shift. These adversaries employ sophisticated tactics that blend conventional and unconventional methods, often operating in the gray zone—a space where activities fall below the threshold of open conflict but can still have significant strategic impacts. The gray zone challenges traditional CI approaches, demanding a more nuanced understanding of geopolitical dynamics, technological advancements, and the integration of various intelligence disciplines. We need a comprehensive strategy that encompasses not only military and intelligence capabilities but also economic, diplomatic, and informational tools. (Access here.)

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.

22 Aug | Multiple parties have a stake in the outcome of the devastating war in Sudan, but the European Union is taking a back seat. The latest civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) - led by general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) - led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti”, erupted in April 2023 and has shown little sign of abating. Thus far, the impact on the Sudanese civilian population has been catastrophic: over ten million civilians have been displaced, 25 million are starving, and thousands upon thousands have been killed. The humanitarian situation is dire, famine is ravaging the refugee camps, and the United Nations (UN) agencies cannot cope with the scale of the disaster. (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.

21 Aug | Multilateralism at the Center of Historic Prisoner and Hostage Release Deal

Following one of the most complex prisoner exchanges between Russia and the West since the end of the Cold War, a number of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia were released in early August. The historic deal saw the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva, as well as U.S. permanent resident Vladimir Kara-Murza. The exchange also included the release of a number of Russian citizens and dual nationals who were being held as political prisoners in Russia for their pro-democracy activism and opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In all, 24 prisoners were exchanged across multiple countries, with 16 people released from Russia to the West and eight Russians returned to Moscow.

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.

20 Aug | Dismantling the Khan Nuclear Network: Jim Lawler Michael reintroduces this episode featuring Andy's conversation with former CIA operative Jim Lawler, who reveals how he and his team unraveled the world's most extensive nuclear proliferation network, led by the 'father of the Islamic bomb,' A.Q. Khan.

North Korea and Iran: A nuclear proliferation nightmare by former CIA Executive Joseph Detrani - Washington Times, 19 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)

As tension in the Middle East increases, with the likelihood that Iran will strike out at Israel for killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a more widespread war in the region has become more likely. This would be a war with an Iran aligned with North Korea, a proliferator of missile and nuclear technologies. Iran looked to North Korea for conventional weapons assistance during its war with Iraq in the 1980s. In the 1990s, North Korea provided Iran with ballistic missile assistance for Iran’s medium-range ballistic missiles, the Shahab 1, 2 and 3, based on North Korea’s Nodong missiles, with a range exceeding 700 miles. Iran is a threshold nuclear weapons state. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran is enriching uranium at the 60% purity level while denying IAEA monitors access to suspected nuclear weapons sites in Iran. In 2003, Iran reportedly ceased efforts to become a nuclear weapons state. It’s obvious, however, that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants to retail the option of acquiring nuclear weapons. (Access here.)

Futuristic Targeting is Already Here - by Former CIA Senior Analyst Mike Cinnamon - Cipher Brief, 22 Aug 24

Winning wars with algorithms and AI are not a futuristic concept but a present capability already determining outcomes in various conflict zones and military domains. In late February 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that they used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify military targets hit by air strikes in Iraq and Syria marking a seminal moment in DoD’s targeting methodology. Project Maven – which leverages research on large language models and data labeling – is an AI intelligence tool designed to process imagery and full-motion video from unmanned aerial vehicles to automatically detect or identify potential targets. It was created in 2017 by the DoD and is a program of record at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In 2023, NGA Director Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth confirmed that the agency was working with the “combatant commands to integrate AI into workflows, accelerating operations and speed-to-decision.” After the October 2023 Hamas attack, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) turned to an AI tool that can quickly identify appropriate military targets and assist with target selection that filters into a Target ‘Bank’. Through Jerusalem Post reporting, we know the AI that was used to build out the Target Bank made significant contributions to IDF target discovery capabilities facilitating faster associations between targets and identifying new signatures or features of a target that led to qualitative updates to a target’s profile. (Access here.)

Ukraine’s Next Act Could Impose Higher Costs for Putin by Former CIA Executive Rob Dannenberg - Cipher Brief, 19 Aug 24

There is a bit of typical Russian humor going around Moscow these days. Vladimir Putin, troubled by the intrusion of enemy forces into Russia and approaching Kursk, summons the spirit of Joseph Stalin. Putin asks him for advice: “Comrade Stalin, the enemy is approaching Kursk, what should I do?” Stalin’s ghost replies, “Comrade Vladimir, do as I did in 1943. Send your best Ukrainian troops to the front and ask the Americans for more aid.” The recent Ukrainian incursion into the territory of the Russian Federation reminds one of the epic battle fought in the same area between Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany in July and August of 1943. Some historians argue that Kursk, and not Stalingrad, was the turning point of the war on the eastern front in World War II because afterward, Germany never had the offensive capability to defeat the Soviet Union. And the battle paved the way for the Soviet offensives which were to follow in 1944-45, ending with the capture of Berlin. The battle of Kursk was notable for a number of reasons. It was the largest tank battle in history and involved some 6,000 tanks, 4,000 aircraft, and nearly two million troops. The current Ukrainian offensive in Russia is much, much smaller in scale, but may turn out to be nearly as significant in strategic terms, as the 1943 battle. The offensive clearly caught the Russians (and much of the world) by surprise. It is certainly a major embarrassment for Putin and follows similar embarrassments the previous two summers of the war. (Access here.)

The Little Spy Agency That Can by former US Army Case Officer Jeff Stein - Spy Talk, 19 Aug 24

A passing line about Dutch intelligence in an impressive Wall Street Journal story last week on Ukraine’s 2022 plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines caught my eye. And not for the first time. Within days of Ukraine greenlighting its clandestine scheme to take out the Russian natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, “the Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD learned of the plot and warned the CIA,” the Journal reported, citing “several people familiar with the Dutch report.” The Americans then tipped off Germany, the major beneficiary of the energy flow. The Washington Post had also noted the key role of Netherland’s military intelligence agency in the probe, reporting last November that U.S. officials told Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s highest-ranking military officer, that “the United States opposed such an operation.” The Ukrainians went ahead anyway, apparently adopting the hoary adage, “better to apologize than ask permission.” But now the Netherlands will play a key role in any criminal prosecution that arises from the affair. In June, Germany issued an arrest warrant for Volodymyr Zhuravlov, a 44-year-old Ukrainian man suspected of involvement in blowing up three of the four pipelines nearly 300 deep in the sea off Denmark. (Access here.)

The Movie Star, the Spies, the Mobsters, and the Murders - by Former NSA Analyst John Schindler - Top Secret Umbra, 19 Aug 24

Dear subscribers, I have a confession: I intermittently read Crazy Days and Nights, the celebrity gossip website. It’s very old-fashioned, mimicking L.A. Confidential-esque salacious blind items posted on a clunky website that screams “1997!” Its author goes by the handle EntyLawyer (true name: John Nelson, he was recently outed by an ex-mistress in a messy saga that reads like a post on his website), and he’s exactly the sort of shady weirdo who you would think runs something like CDAN. The website’s blind items, some of which are eventually revealed, run from the mundane to the deeply scandalous. Allegations of drug abuse and sex crimes of all kinds are commonly cited. When CDAN occasionally veers into my territory, spies and international intrigue, most of the content is bullshit (although once in a while it’s accurate, or close to it). That said, CDAN is running an impressive gossip collection machine, even though as a Gen-X-er I’ve never heard of half of the celebs the website mentions. However, Nelson called out A-List sex pests such as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Matt Lauer long before the mainstream media noticed their sordid antics, which were no secret in celebrity circles. None can say that CDAN’s gossip is wholly made up. Nevertheless, some celebrity stories are so convoluted and outlandish they would not be believed even by devoted CDAN readers. Allow me to share one with you. (Access here.)

Section IV - BOOKS, FILM, HISTORY, POP CULTURE

Mission to Mao: US Intelligence and the Chinese Communists in World War II
by Sara B. Castro
(Georgetown, 03 Sep 24)

From 1944 to 1947, the United States planted a liaison mission in the headquarters of Chinese Communist forces behind the lines. Nicknamed the "Dixie Mission," for its location in "rebel" territory, it was an interagency delegation that included intelligence officers from the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the US Army, and the State Department. Mission to Mao is a social history of the OSS officers in the field that reveals the weakness of US intelligence diplomacy in the 1940s. Drawing on over 14,000 unpublished records from five archives as well as white papers and memoirs from the participants, Sara B. Castro demonstrates how the US intelligence officers in China clashed with political appointees and Washington over the direction of the US relationship with the Chinese Communists. Interagency and political conflicts erupted over assessments of Communist capabilities and whether or not the mission would later involve operations with the Communists. Castro shows how potential benefits for the war effort were thwarted by politicization, rivalries, and the biases of US intelligence officials. Mission to Mao is a fresh look at US intelligence in WW II China and takes readers beyond the history of "China Hands" versus American anticommunists, introducing more nuance.

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To Catch a Spy: How the Spycatcher Affair brought MI5 in from the Cold
by Tim Tate
(Icon Books, 15 Aug 24)

The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's relationship with the murky world of espionage and security. It lifted the lid on alleged Soviet infiltration of British services and revealed a culture of law-breaking, bugging and burgling. But how much do we know about the story behind the scandal? In To Catch a Spy, Tim Tate reveals the astonishing true story of the British government's attempts to silence whistleblower Peter Wright and hide the truth about Britain's intelligence services and political elites. It's a story of state-sanctioned cover-up plots; of the government lying to Parliament and courts around the world; and of stories leaked with the intention to mislead and deceive. This is a tale of high treason and low farce. Drawing on thousands of pages of previously unpublished court transcripts, the contents of secret British government files, and original interviews with many of the key players in the Spycatcher trials, it draws back the curtain on a hidden world. A world where spies, politicians and Britain's most senior civil servants conspired to ride roughshod over the law, prevented the public from hearing about their actions and mounted a cynical conspiracy to deceive the world. It is the story of Peter Wright's ruthless and often lawless obsession to uncover Russian spies, both real and imagined, his belated determination to reveal the truth and the lengths to which the British government would go to silence him.

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Spies in the Vatican: Espionage and Intrigue from Napoleon to the Holocaust
by David Alvarez
(University Press of Kansas, 04 Nov 02)

Revered by millions, the Papacy is an international power that many nations have viewed with suspicion, some have tried to control, and not a few have spied upon. Ranging across two centuries of world history, David Alvarez's fascinating study throws open the Vatican's doors to reveal the startling but little-known world of espionage in one of the most sacred places on earth. Reviewing the pontificates of ten popes—from Pius VII, Napoleon's nemesis, to Pius XII, maligned by some as "Hitler's pope"—Alvarez provides the first history of the intelligence operations and covert activities that reached the highest levels of the Vatican. Populated with world leaders, both famous and infamous, and a rogue's gallery of professional spies, fallen priests, and mercenary informants, his work casts a bright light into the darker corners of papal history and international diplomacy, a light that often sparkles with a witty appreciation of the foibles of the espionage trade. Alvarez reveals that the Vatican itself occasionally entered this clandestine world through such operations as a network of informants to spy on liberal Catholics or a covert mission to establish an underground church in the Soviet Union. More frequently, however, the Vatican was the target for hostile intelligence services seeking to expose the secrets of the Papacy. During World War I, for example, Pope Benedict XV's personal assistant was a secret German agent. During World War II, Germany, Italy, Russia, and the United States sent spies into the Vatican to discover the pope's intentions. The Nazis were especially resourceful, securing the services of apostate priests, such as Herbert Keller, an unscrupulous monk who exposed Pope Pius XII's involvement in a plot against Hitler, and devising a plan to establish a "seminary" in Rome with agents posing as student priests. Alvarez recounts these operations and many more, including the methods by which the Vatican learned about the Holocaust. Based on diplomatic and intelligence records in Britain, France, Italy, Spain, the United States, and the Vatican—with the latter including documents sealed after the author had access to them—Spies in the Vatican reveals that the Papacy often was hindered by its inability to collect timely and relevant intelligence and that it made little effort to improve its intelligence capabilities after 1870. Challenging the long-held notion that the pope is the world's best-informed leader, Alvarez illuminates not only the inner workings of the Vatican but also the global events in which it was inextricably involved.

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True Intelligence Matters on Film - Declassified: The Untold Stories of American Spies, S2 E4 - Haji Bagcho: The Godfather of Heroin - Domini Hofmann (2017)

After trying for more than two decades to take down infamous arms trafficker Monzer Al-Kassar, the DEA's elite Special Operations Division devises a way to infiltrate his inner circle with an unprecedented and risky sting operation.

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

Intelligence in History - A Collection of Recently Released Content

• The Foundations of American Intelligence with Dr. Mark Stout (58 mins) - Spycraft 101, 25 Aug 24
• The Full Story of the Two Parachutes Spotted After Gary Powers' U-2 Shoot-Down over Soviet Union - MSN, 18 Aug 24 (Member Contribution)
• Inside a CIA agent's mission to infiltrate Al-Qaeda (28 mins) - Canadian Broadcast Corporation, 20 Aug 24

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 V - Obituaries and Classifieds

(Research Requests, Academic Opportunities, Employment)

Obituaries

Roger Jackson — Decorated Former NSA Senior Executive

Roger Douglas Jackson, 80, of Salem SC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 after a short illness. After graduating White High School in White, South Dakota, Roger left the farm life and served in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964. Trained as a Russian linguist, he subsequently spent 42 years in intelligence positions, mostly at the National Security Agency (NSA) where he ended his career as a senior executive. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland (BS); John Hopkins University (MAS); the National War College; Federal Executive Institute; MIT “Twenty-One” program and lectured at the National Cryptologic School. Highlights of his career included serving as Technical Director of the Naval Operations Intelligence Center, Director of Operations of the Defense Special Missile and Astronautics Center, Director responsible for European Command during the Kosovo Conflict (Operation Allied Forces) and at Central Command during Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Deputy of Production Group at NSA and Chairman of the Intelligence Analysis Career Panel. In 1990 Roger was awarded the President’s Meritorious Executive Service Award, and in 2002 the Director’s Distinguished Service Medal.

Shag Schachnovsky — Decorated Former NSA Assistant Director for Facilities Security Services

David (“Shag”) Schachnovsky of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away on August 18, 2024. He was born in Miami and spent his childhood in Kiamesha Lake, New York. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1955. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from what is now the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University, in the Class of 1959. Throughout his professional career, he continued to support the College as a speaker and as a source of career information and equipment grants. He served in the United States Army Reserve from May, 1960 to November, 1966. David spent his early working years in law enforcement as a Sullivan County NY Deputy Sheriff, a Monticello Police Officer and a Deputy United States Marshal. While working as an investigator for the New York State Liquor Authority, he was recruited by the National Security Agency and moved to Maryland in 1967. David’s 30 year career at NSA was the perfect job and, when he retired as the Assistant Director for Facilities Security Services in 1997, he talked about his good fortune at finding a life’s work which answered his yearning to see the world while serving to protect his country. He proudly accepted the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Agency, before his retirement. He visited more than 65 countries on four continents and worked to cement broader understanding and cooperation. David chaired the Interagency Security Policy Board for 11 years. He was a pioneer in forging a productive and lasting Government-Industry partnership to formulate security policy to ensure that information, operations and personnel were not compromised. During his long career, he was proud of the accomplishments of the many younger agents he mentored. David was an active member of the Phoenix Society since his retirement.

Research Requests and Academic Opportunities

• Call for Articles and Book Reviews: The ODNI at 20 Years - Special Issue of the American Intelligence Journal, Fall 2024. Addressing the theme directly will ensure a higher priority of acceptance, but manuscripts on other intelligence/national security-related topics will be considered. Please submit a simple Word Document, Times New Roman font (12-point text, 10-point notes). Citations can be footnotes or endnotes; double-spaced text; single spaced notes but double-spaced between entries; do not indent the first line of each paragraph of text, which should be formatted flush to the left margin. Articles should be 3,000-8,000 words, not counting notes; this can be waived only by permission of the editor and the criteria for waivers include the complexity of the topic, timeliness, and space available. For book reviews, publication dates should be no older than 2 years. Book reviews should be 800- 2,000 words; footnotes are not required or expected, but a few are acceptable. Longer reviews will be accepted if the reviewer can compare and contrast a new book with one or two other books on the same subject; these are considered “review essays,” and will be listed as such in the table of contents. The journal editor is Dr. Chris Bailey; if you have an interest in writing a review, he will forward to you more detailed guidance in an Editor’s Note titled “What Makes for a Great Book Review?” published in the “In My View” section of AIJ, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2020. For questions and the full Author’s Guidelines, please contact Dr. Christopher Bailey at christopher.e.bailey@odni.gov or christopherbailey286@yahoo.com. 15 Oct 24 Deadline.
• Call for Papers: Gender in the Security Sectors of the Indo-Pacific Region - Special Issue of the Journal Policing, Intelligence, and Counterterrorism. Sexism, misogyny and gender bias remain pervasive issues within the security sectors throughout the Indo-Pacific, undermining the effectiveness and equity of policing, intelligence and counter-terrorism efforts. Recent studies on women's roles in the security sector have concluded that women face barriers due to institutional sexism and gender biases. Despite the critical roles women play, their contributions often go unrecognized, and they continue to be underrepresented in decision-making roles while facing systemic barriers that limit their participation and advancement. This special issue will highlight the need to investigate how gender impacts the logic and structures of thinking that shape practices, policymaking and knowledge-production within the security sector. We encourage the submission of scholarly research papers, as well as forum pieces (i.e., notes from the field, reviews, autobiographies, collective accounts and other forms of contemplation) on issues surrounding the preservation of gendered stereotypes, biases, and sexism within the security industries. We particularly encourage submissions from female early career researchers, established scholars and practitioners within the security sector from across the Indo-Pacific region that analyse these issues. Works submitted can have a theoretical, empirical, or practical focus. More information and submission instructions here. 31 Oct 24 Deadline.
• Call for Papers: African Intelligence in the Post-Colonial Era, 1960-present - Special Issue of the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. Africa is the second most populous continent. Unfortunately, this continent’s intelligence community is one of the most underexamined. To fill this gap, this issue will explore any country within the continent’s intelligence service and its relationship to the military, society, and external relations with partnerships with foreign governments, non-government organizations, and international organizations. The editors are particularly interested in submissions that focus on the intentionality of African governments and their security and intelligence services’ efforts to redefine the nature and functions of institutions and the environment in which they operate. They are also interested in the nature and dynamics of non-state actor intelligence, including the role of sub-state actors and private security and intelligence entities. Submissions should focus on African governments, non-state actors, individuals, and institutions as the drivers of continuity, change, and innovation within specific historical, social, political, and/or economic contexts. More information and submission instructions here. 01 Nov 24 Deadline.
• Call for Interviews: Kingston Trinder is a Los Angeles-based nonfiction author and documentary film and television executive who is seeking extraordinary true, untold, stories featuring unforgettable characters, and unbelievable narrative arcs. He develops compelling factual storytelling with a variety of international publishing houses and television networks, and is in search of primary source material from former intelligence officers about their lives, specific cases or projects that they can get cleared for discussion, or other aspects of working in the shadows that would be informative and entertaining for readers who live outside of that world. Please email hello@kingstontrinder.com or call (323) 570-5715.
• 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 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 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 1980s/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.

• 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

Mon, 9 Sep 2024, noon (CT) - in-person San Antonio, TX - The AFIO San Antonio Chapter Meeting Will Review "Some CIA Secrets and Innovations," F-22 and F-35 Aircraft, and How 32 Soldiers Opened Omaha Beach, Normandy, in 1944. This month's program reviews the differences between the F-22 and F-35 aircraft; "Some CIA Secrets" dealing with past CIA innovations; and a video analyzing how 32 soldiers opened up the Omaha Beach in Normandy, 6 June 1944.
Event will be at Road Runner Lounge, The Towers at Blue Skies Texas West Complex, 5100 John D Ryan Blvd, San Antonio TX 78245
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." Blue Skies Texas West is located at 5100 John D Ryan Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78245. Members attending should park in front of The Towers. Come early and have lunch in the dining room adjacent to the Roadrunner Lounge. Please pay with a credit card. Questions to John Franklin, President, AFIO San Antonio Chapter, or call 210 863-0430.

Sat, 14 Sep 2024, 11:30am EDT - Indialantic, FL - AFIO Florida Satellite Chapter hosts Matthew Newgent on "DEI at U.S. Military Service Academies." The AFIO Florida Satellite Chapter is hosting Matthew Newgent, a 1996 West Point graduate, who will speak on "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the Service Academies." The event will commence at 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1665 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic, Florida, 32903. Mr. Newgent's speech will follow a sit-down lunch. Cost $35.
To register or more info, contact Larry Sanford.

Thu 19 Sep 2024, 6 - 8 pm PDT - Virtual via Zoom - The AFIO LA Chapter meeting features Ricky Deutsch discussing "Hexagon - The History of Film-based Space Intelligence." AFIO-L.A. meeting will feature guest speaker Ricky Deutsch who will present "Hexagon - The History of Film Based Space Intelligence." This presentation will be conducted via zoom with many great visuals to support the presentation. We look forward to your attendance, please RSVP attendance via email. Ricky Deutsch, as a Captain in the Air Force, was Operations Director for a now declassified top-secret reconnaissance satellite program called Hexagon. From the Satellite Control Facility (aka the "Blue Cube") in Sunnyvale, CA, his team generated mission critical commands to be sent to the satellite. He was awarded a Commendation Medal for support of his program Questions? Contact chapter President Vincent Autiero.

20 Sep 24, 1130 (PT) - San Francisco CA - In-Person - The AFIO San Francisco Chapter Lunch and Presentation by Dr. Matthew Brazil on "China's Ministry of State Security." Dr. Matthew Brazil will offer his expert analysis of China's Ministry of State Security - it's organization, expanding activities and unique culture. Followed by Q&A moderated by Lt. Col. Roger S. Dong (USAF, ret.)
Time: 11:30am no-host cocktails; 12 noon meeting start. Location: Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco.
RSVP at Eventbrite here. Questions? Contact Mariko Kawaguchi, Board Secretary, AFIO SF Chapter at afiosf@aol.com.

04 Oct 24, 1100 (ET) - McLean VA In-Person - AFIO National Fall Luncheon: Speakers - J.J. Green, National Security Correspondent, WTOP; Mark Kelton, Former Deputy Director of the National Clandestine Service for Counterintelligence (DDNCS/CI) - Registration available here.
Morning speaker starts 11 a.m.: J.J. Green, National Security Correspondent, WTOP
Afternoon speaker starts 1 p.m.: Mark Kelton, Former Deputy Director of the National Clandestine Service for Counterintelligence (DDNCS/CI). Schedule: Lunch served noon to 1 p.m. Event ends at 2:00 p.m. Luncheon prices are $60 for Members; $75 for nonmember guests and all Subscribers. Payment by credit card required at time of registration. No mailed checks or "at door" payments accepted or permitted.
Register here. Registration closes 5 p.m., Friday, 27 September 2024 or when all seats taken.
Check-in and badge pickup for Registered Attendees begins 10:30 a.m. NO registrations or walk-ins at hotel. No payments by cash or check or onsite registrations at venue.
Cancellation Schedule: AFIO must commit to the hotel facilities and regrets it must charge a cancellation fee. No cancellations with refund after 21 September. Any cancellations 21 September to date of event will be converted to donation to AFIO. Cancellations after 27 September are not donations because your meal has been guaranteed at hotel per event contract. Thank you for your understanding. All attendees must be members of AFIO or accompanied by a current member. For security reasons, we are unable to accept late or last minute substitutions for non-attendance or changes in your guests.
Questions regarding this event to events@afio.com

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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.

29 Aug 24, 1400-1500 (ET) – Virtual – Inside Intelligence presents "Risk-Taking Analysis" - Johns Hopkins University

Join us for a panel discussion focused on the operations of some of the smaller U.S. intelligence agencies. Moderated by The Hon. Sue Gordon, topics for discussion include: Supporting nuanced agency operations; What collection and analysis look like in their unique space; How they engage in interagency coordination and with international partners; and more! Plus, there will be ample time for audience Q&A! More information and free registration here.

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 12:00-1:00pm – Washington, DC – Spy Chat with Chris Costa ft. Christine Abizaid – Virtual International Spy Museum Program. Join us for an online 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 Christine Abizaid, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). Abizaid was Director of NCTC until July of 2024. She was the eighth Senate-confirmed Director and the first woman to lead NCTC, the United States Government's primary organization that integrates, analyzes, and shares counterterrorism information to address the persistent and evolving threat environment. During the Obama Administration, Abizaid was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia. Prior to joining the Office of the Secretary of Defense, she served on the National Security Council Staff as both Director for Counterterrorism and Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Abizaid began her government career at the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) Joint Intelligence Task Force Combating Terrorism and served for seven years to include time as the Senior Intelligence Analyst in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Division and the Iraq/Middle East Division. She deployed several times throughout the Middle East, including a tour as the senior DIA counterterrorism representative in Iraq. Abizaid has received the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Award, the National Military Intelligence Association John T. Hughes Award, and the DIA Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Visit www.spymuseum.org.

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 2:00-4:00pm – Washington, DC – In Store Book Signing Event for Sell Like A Spy with Author Jeremy Hurewitz – In Person International Spy Museum Book Signing. Join the Museum for an in-store book signing with Jeremy Hurewitz, the author of Sell Like a Spy: The Art of Persuasion from the World of Espionage. Tapping into the history of intelligence-gathering and his work with former agents of the CIA, FBI, and other federal departments, Jeremy Hurewitz, a foremost corporate sales and security expert and former journalist, offers field-tested spycraft strategies and government-agency tactics anyone can use to build relationships, persuade, and sell anything. Hurewitz has built his career around CIA case officers, FBI agents, and government officials—people like Steve Romano, former Chief Negotiator of the FBI; Mark Sullivan, former Director of the Secret Service; General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.), former Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command; and John Sipher, former member of the CIA's Senior Intelligence Service. Drawing on in-depth interviews about their skillsets, stunning spy-world anecdotes, and science-backed principles of behavioral intelligence, Hurewitz has created a handbook of lessons and techniques that will strengthen your ability to connect, entice, and make deals—in business and everyday life. Though a spy's targets may be odious—terrorists, criminals, corrupt diplomats, and more—the agent's focus is on cultivating relationships and understanding motivations to gather information, free hostages, or procure money. Elicitation, Radical Empathy, and RPM (Rationalize, Project Blame, and Minimize Fault) are just a few methods in this persuasion playbook from the real world of international espionage. With a foreword by Robert Grenier, former Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, Sell Like a Spy puts James Bond in its dust, making you a true agent of persuasion. Visit www.spymuseum.org.

17-18 Sep 24 – In Person – Lessons Learned from America's Post-9/11 Irregular Wars - FPRI and DOD's Irregular Warfare Center, Annapolis, Maryland

From September 17-18, FPRI and DoD's Irregular Warfare Center are co-sponsoring a conference to discuss lessons learned from America's post-9/11 irregular wars. It will take place at the U.S. Naval Institute's Jack C. Taylor Conference Center on the USNA grounds in Annapolis, MD. The conference will include paper presentations and panel discussions on seven main topics related to lessons learned from our various irregular warfare operations. These topics include intelligence and counterintelligence activities, human terrain operations, information operations, using police and militias in a counterinsurgency, working with foreign partner forces, medical operations and logistics/support operations. The conference will alternate between academic paper presentations and panel discussions on these topics. Some panel members will be former USD(I) Mike Vickers, Gen (Ret) John Allen USMC, MG (Ret) Ed Reeder Jr., CIA Jawbreaker deputy team leader and former COS Kabul Phil Reilly, CSIS Vice President Seth Jones, Dr. John Nagle, author of Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife, and a number of other distinguished persons. There will be a reception at 1630 on September 17 for panel members, paper presenters and the audience to meet and mingle. Each session will have a Q&A period to maximize audience participation. The conference and reception are free of charge and open to all. Registration ends on September 4, 2024. More information and registration here.

Friday, 20 September 2024, 6:00-9:00pm – Washington, DC – Educator Night Out 2024 – In-Person International Spy Museum Program. Enjoy an exclusive evening at the International Spy Museum where the red carpet will be rolled out just for teachers. Uncover the secret history of history and discover new and exciting resources to enrich your students' learning across all subjects! During this open-house event, teachers can explore SPY's permanent and special exhibits with fellow educators, meet SPY's youth education team, plan your students' next in-person or virtual SPY field trip, browse SPY's free curriculum and digital resources, and a special discount at the SPY Store. This event is open to current K-12 classroom and resource teachers only (21+) and 1 guest (21+, $25.00). This program is generously supported by Booz Allen Hamilton. Visit www.spymuseum.org.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:30-7:50pm – Washington, DC – Spies, Lies, and Robots: The Rise of AI Chatbots and the Counterintelligence Dilemma with H. Keith Melton – In-Person International Spy Museum Program. AI chatbots have emerged as a significant challenge to national security, evolving from simple customer service tools to sophisticated entities capable of mimicking human behavior. This transformation poses a dilemma for counterintelligence efforts, as these chatbots infiltrate various communication channels, including social networks, dating sites, and even pornography platforms, to extract sensitive information or manipulate users. Tonight, intelligence historian and Spy Museum Board Member H. Keith Melton will explore the evolution of AI chatbots and the threats they pose across different communication channels, using advanced graphics to illustrate their capabilities. As these capabilities continue to advance, the risk of widespread disruption and compromise increases along established and emerging attack vectors. Melton will suggest ways that counterintelligence agencies can address this growing threat effectively—in particular, proactive measures such as enhancing vetting procedures and deploying advanced detection algorithms. He cautions that only through collective vigilance and concerted efforts can we effectively counter the evolving menace of AI-powered threats and hostile foreign intelligence activities. He'll also cover the pressing need to adapt national security policies to the dynamic landscape of technological espionage. Selected books by H. Keith Melton will be available for sale and signing after the event. Visit www.spymuseum.org.

5 October 2024, 2p-4p: Vintage Espionage, a wine tasting with an espionage twist hosted by former CIA officers. Enjoy two hours of spies, sips and stories, where secrets and wine collide. Your sommelier for the afternoon, known only as DECANTER/1 (C/1) lived and served around the world. She's an expert in relationship building and persuasion and guides you through a blind tasting of old-world and new-world wines - six wines total. Along the way enjoy stories from a life on the front lines of intelligence operations from C/1 and Spyher Founder Rosanna Minchew. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply love intrigue, Vintage Espionage promises an afternoon you won't want to miss. We're especially excited to host this event at a The Grange historic schoolhouse built in 1889, a perfect venue for a pop-up speakeasy! Book here and use promo code SPYHERWINEFRIENDS for a $15 discount. Use this Eventbrite link to sign up.
Location: 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066.

Wednesday, 24 October 2024, 5 - 7 p.m. - In-Person Hanover, MD - NCF & INSF 3rd Annual Cocktails & Codebreakers event. Please join the NCF & INSF [National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) & Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF)] for the 3rd Annual Cocktails & Codebreakers event
We are pleased to announce that this year's program will feature a Fireside Chat with Gen Timothy D. Haugh, USAF, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service and a special presentation by Mr. Montel Williams, military veteran/retired cryptologic officer (US Marines & Navy), actor, and motivational speaker. We are also grateful to welcome journalist Mr. Steve Scully as moderator for the Fireside Chat. Learn about our speakers & view the draft agenda or...
REGISTER HERE.
Location: The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, 7795 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover, Maryland 21076
Registration Fee: $225. A selection of sponsorships are still available.
This October 24th event will celebrate Men & Women in Cryptology.
If you missed our previous Cocktails & Codebreakers programs - you can view recaps & photos of 2023 and 2022.
Questions? Email ncfinfo@cryptologicfoundation.org

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.

30 Aug - 8 Sep 2025 - Mediterranean Cruise - Spies, Lies & Nukes announce Espionage on the High Seas! Plan NOW to join the late-summer 2025 cruise. Instead of their traditional Spies, Lies & Nukes conference in 2024, Valerie Plame and other intelligence colleagues are thrilled to introduce an exciting variation for 2025: Spies at Sea. A combined cruise and conference through the breathtaking Mediterranean, from August 30 to September 8, 2025! See brochure here.
What to Expect:
• Intimate Conference Setting: Enjoy the same close-knit, engaging environment you've come to expect, with unparalleled access to our expert speakers.
• Exclusive Shore Excursions: Explore clandestine meeting spots, delve into espionage history, and more on excursions EXCLUSIVE TO OUR GROUP.
• Seminars at Sea: Participate in lectures and presentations led by Valerie Plame and other top intelligence professionals, all the while cruising through some of the Mediterranean's most iconic destinations.
• Special Events: Enjoy exclusive cocktail receptions, surprise activities, and one-on-one conversation time.
Exclusive Spies, Lies & Nukes Itinerary Highlights:
• Barcelona, Spain: Begin your adventure in this vibrant city.
• Valletta, Malta: Walk through history with guided tours led by espionage experts who will lift the veil on area spy stories and meeting sites.
• Mykonos, Greece: Discover the charm and beauty of this picturesque island.
• Ephesus, Turkey: Explore ancient ruins with a private guide and enjoy a unique group lunch, all while learning about intelligence activities that took place at each spot.
• Santorini, Greece: Experience the iconic beauty of Santorini with endless photographic opportunities.
• Naples, Italy: Enjoy a group lunch at a local restaurant and an exclusive walking tour with a private guide while learning a few spy secrets from Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast.
We've secured a discounted rate that includes your stateroom, meals, classic beverage package, wi-fi, exclusive excursions, and all conference activities. These cabins will get booked quickly, so don't wait—book now and get $100 off! This is your chance to combine professional enrichment with an unforgettable travel experience. Network with like-minded professionals, gain exclusive insights, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Secure Your Spot Today.

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.

AFIO's Guide to the Study of Intelligence...and...When Intelligence Made a Difference

"AFIO's Guide to the AFIO's Guide to the Study of Intelligence has sold out in hard-copy.
It is available in digital form in its entirety on the AFIO website here.
Also available on the website here are the individual articles of AFIO's history project "When Intelligence Made a Difference" that have been published to date in The Intelligencer journal. More articles will be appear in future editions.

PUBLISHED IN 2023—Be informed on career opportunities in the U.S. Intelligence Community

Intelligence as a Career - with updated listings of colleges teaching intelligence courses, and Q&As on needed foreign languages, as well as the courses, grades, extracurricular activities, and behavioral characteristics and life experiences sought by modern U.S. intelligence agencies.

AFIO's popular 47-page booklet reaches thousands of high school, college students, university guidance offices, and distributed in classes teaching intelligence, to help those considering careers in the U.S. Intelligence Community.
This is the fifth edition.
The publication is also popular with University Career Guidance Centers, professors and academic departments specializing in national security, and parents assisting children or grandchildren in choosing meaningful, public service careers.
This booklet is provided online as a public service from the generosity of AFIO board, volunteer editors/writers, donors, and members.
We thank all for their support which makes this educational effort possible.
Careers Booklet (2023 Fifth Edition) can be read or downloaded here

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