The Ghost of Angleton – By Paul Redmond
Guest Post by Paul J. Redmond This story was originally published by FBI Studies, 10 July 2023. Paul J. Redmond served 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)’s Clandestine Service, operating primarily against the Warsaw Pact/Eastern European countries and…
Former CIA counterintelligence chiefs weigh in on the fourth man
By Michael Sulick, Lucinda Webb, Mark Kelton This story was originally published by The Cipher Brief, 05 February 2023. OPINION — Robert Baer’s book The Fourth Man leads readers to conclude—falsely—that highly accomplished, retired CIA officer Paul Redmond was himself a long-time spy for…
Five tests for the new NATO chief
This story was originally published by Oana Lungescu, RUSI. Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte assumes the mantle of NATO Secretary General amid significant global challenges. How can he succeed in his new role? The beginning of October marks the end…
The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram became the “center of gravity” for a new breed of domestic terrorists
By James Bandler, ProPublica, A.C. Thompson, ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and Karina Meier, FRONTLINE This story was originally published by ProPublica. From attempting to incite racially motivated violence to encouraging attacks on critical infrastructure, the alleged crimes planned and advertised by extremists on Telegram go…
FSB General behind Gershkovich detention caught in corruption scandal
One of the Kremlin’s most senior intelligence chiefs is facing allegations of corruption amid claims that his family amassed a fortune through illicit dealings linked to a Russian state defence company. Lieutenant General Vladislav Menshchikov, the head of the FSB,…
Suspicious Russian deaths since the Ukraine war
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, up to 18 serving and former members of the Russian high command have died – many in unexplained circumstances. National Security News lists the Russian generals and senior politicians – some of…
“Vulnerable” Lagos, Africa’s largest city, at risk of terrorist attacks
Lagos has a vulnerable population, an attack on a church, mosque, market, or bus stop could result in mass casualties.
OPINION: GNU in South Africa, smart move by Ramaphosa, KZN biggest threat to stability – Prof Theo Venter
Kwazulu-Natal is the biggest threat to stability in South Africa.
Is Zuma and MK planning another insurrection in South Africa with the Russian GRU’s support?
Opinion Piece, NSN Colonel Nikolai Tsybulia, ostensibly the Defence Attaché at the Russian Embassy in South Africa, at first glance appears to be every bit an officer of the Russian Naval Infantry, often called the Russian Marines by Westen military…
SAMIM withdrawal from Cabo Delgado: uncomfortable truths
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), which was deployed on 15 July 2021 to fight the Islamic insurgents terrorising the northern Cabo Delgado province is scheduled to end by mid-July 2024. Mozambican security forces will…
