Monthly Archives: January 2019

On This Day — United Nations Security Council Adopts Resolution 731 (January 21 1992)

Posted on January 21, 2019 by L

“So Resolution 731 was adopted. Everyone at the Security Council knew it was wrong. Everyone knew that Libya had nothing to do with the Lockerbie bombing, and that Libya had once again been made a scapegoat by the United States.” … Continue reading →

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CIA — The “Secure the Package” Tool Kit

Posted on January 20, 2019 by L

“What I see when I look at the [CIA] rectal tool kit is a great example of problem solving. Technology is designed to fixed hard problem.” Dr. Vince Houghton — Historian and curator of the International Spy Museum In The … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Tehran Frees US Hostages After 444 Days (January 20 1981)

Posted on January 20, 2019 by L

“It is now very clear that there were two separate agreements, one the official agreement with Carter in Algeria, the other, a secret agreement with another party, which, it is now apparent, was Reagan. They made a deal with Reagan … Continue reading →

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CIA — The Curious Story of Cynthia “Didi” Rapp [Deputy Director for Analysis]

Posted on January 19, 2019 by L

“Didi Rapp brings broad, deep expertise from across the Agency and the Intelligence Community to her new role as the head of our Directorate of Analysis. With her engaging leadership style and reputation for objectivity, Didi will excel in leading … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Ex-CIA Officer Suspected of Spying for China [Jerry Chun Shing Lee]

Posted on January 19, 2019 by L

“The disclosure [of this information] could have caused exceptionally grave damage to the national security of the United States.” Anonymous FBI investigator “Some former officials who reviewed the evidence described the case against Mr. Lee as strong but circumstantial, not bulletproof. Some … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Obama’s Crackdown on National Security Leaks

Posted on January 19, 2019 by L

“Leaks related to national security can put people at risk. They can put men and women in uniform that I’ve sent into the battlefield at risk. I don’t think the American people would expect me, as commander in chief, not … Continue reading →

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On This Day — U.S. Admits CIA Payments to Noriega (January 19 1991)

Posted on January 19, 2019 by L

“US officials in Central America failed to address this drug issue for fear of jeopardising the war efforts against Nicaragua… and senior US policymakers were not immune to the idea that drug money was a perfect solution to the Contras’ … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Is Suicided (December 5 1963 – January 18 2015)

Posted on January 18, 2019 by L

“Over the next few weeks, every Argentine seemed to have an opinion about how Nisman had died; the case became the Latin-American equivalent of the J.F.K. assassination, grist for conspiracy theories involving spies and foreign governments and conniving politicians. Posters … Continue reading →

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5G — Will European Countries Ban Huawei? [UPDATE : Poland calls for joint EU-NATO stance]

Posted on January 18, 2019 by L

“Perhaps, the most puzzling part of the [Belgian Intelligence Services] report is what it does not mention. Although most countries are extremely concerned about China investments in their Telecom infrastructure, the Belgian report is silent on this issue. Why, on … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Steven Spielberg to Direct Pentagon Papers Film [UPDATE : Film Review]

Posted on January 18, 2019 by L

“For an American to be patriotic is to be loyal to the principles of our Constitution, and the First Amendment. The truth is that the policies of the government is sometimes in conflict with that. In our country, patriotism should … Continue reading →

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