Monthly Archives: December 2018

On this Day — Nelson Mandela Quits (July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013)

Posted on December 5, 2018 by L

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013) Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Turkey Chief Prosecutor Issues Arrest Warrant for ex-CIA Graham Fuller

Posted on December 5, 2018 by L

“I have not set foot in or even near Turkey in five years. […] The night of the coup attempt in Turkey I happen to have been addressing a group of 100 people or so right here in the town in … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie 30th Anniversary — PT/35(b) : MEBO TELECOM and the Story of the MST-13 Timers

Posted on December 5, 2018 by L

“The problem with the Lockerbie trial has been that the man who supplied the timer for the bomb which brought down the aircraft was never put on trial. Western intelligence agencies knew of the activities of Edwin Bollier as far … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — MEDINT : Iran Supreme Leader at Death’s Door?

Posted on December 5, 2018 by L

“Most believe that the current Supreme Leader will pass from the scene in the next few years due to old age and illness. If this happens, the process by which he is replaced will be a defining moment for the … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Lockerbie : “The Helsinki Warning” (December 5 1988)

Posted on December 5, 2018 by L

“And he comes in early the next morning, 6 o’clock the next morning, and there is, obviously, confusion and concern. And he is asked to do a number of things. And he is asked to work on Weber’s desk with … Continue reading →

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Egypt — Who Tortured Giulio Regeni to Death? And Why? [UPDATE]

Posted on December 4, 2018 by L

“On 7 January 2016, just a month after the union meeting, Mohamed Abdallah denounced Regeni to the authorities (…) because his questions were not about street vendors … and had other intentions. The Egyptian government placed Regeni under investigation, but decided … Continue reading →

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5G — MI6 Alex Younger Questions China’s Role in UK Mobile Network

Posted on December 4, 2018 by L

“The degree of interconnectedness between nations, peoples and systems today, the ubiquitous nature of information, and the exponential pace of technological change, are making the world dramatically more complicated. This complexity has eroded the boundaries we have traditionally relied upon … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Profumo Affair Christine Keeler Has Died (December 4 2017)

Posted on December 4, 2018 by L

“The ghost-written book got me right, it has got me emotionally right. There’s one word I don’t like: ‘Ruining my life may not seem very important to some, considering what I was, just a pretty scrubber…’ I wanted them to change … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — EUROPOL : Islamic State to Step up Attacks on European Targets (UPDATE)

Posted on December 3, 2018 by L

“We have to be vigilant, since the threat posed by the so-called Islamic State (IS) and returning foreign fighters is likely to persist in the coming years. These people are trained to use explosives and firearms and they have been … Continue reading →

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Belgium — Chinese Espionage Is Clear and Present Danger

Posted on December 3, 2018 by L

“Unlike the Cold War, it’s about who is going to be the global leader – first with the biggest economy, and out of that will come political influence. But then secondarily – who is the most innovative economy and creating … Continue reading →

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