Author Archives: L

On This Day — U2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers Exchanged in Spy Swap for KGB Rudolf Ivanovich Abel (February 10 1962) [2019]

Posted on February 10, 2019 by L

“He [Francis Gary Powers ] performed his duty in a very dangerous mission and he performed it well, and I think I know more about that than some of his detractors and critics know, and I am glad to say … Continue reading →

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Just Ask Molly Hale — The Differences Between the FBI and the CIA? [Joke]

Posted on February 10, 2019 by L

“Meet Molly Hale. She’s been the CIA’s public voice since 2002, responding to faxes, phone calls, emails, and snail mail sent to the Agency. Now she’s going digital.” CIA Website (February 4 2019) “The competing messages, according to officials in … Continue reading →

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City of Spies — EEAS : “Hundreds of Chinese Spies in Brussels”

Posted on February 9, 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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Trump to Nominate Daniel Hoffman to President’s Intelligence Advisory Board

Posted on February 9, 2019 by L

“Overall I have not seen any evidence of anyone actually colluding with the Russians.  [I have not seen any evidence ] of Russian intelligence colluding with a campaign to cause harm to another.” Daniel Hoffman — Former CIA Chief of … Continue reading →

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TODAY — Chancellor Angela Merkel Inaugurates New BND Headquarters (February 8 2019)

Posted on February 8, 2019 by L

“A healthy distrust is helpful, but being overly suspicious is a hindrance.” Chancellor Angela Merkel (February 8 2019) “The Bundesnachrichtendienst is the sole foreign intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany. As such it reports directly to the Federal … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — Canadian Diplomats sue Ottawa

Posted on February 8, 2019 by L

“Throughout the crisis, Canada downplayed the seriousness of the situation, hoarded and concealed critical health and safety information, and gave false, misleading and incomplete information to diplomatic staff.” Group of Canadian diplomats “I am not going to comment on the … Continue reading →

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5G — Will European Countries Ban Huawei? [UPDATE — Italy to ban Huawei from its 5G plans]

Posted on February 7, 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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Two Years Ago — Former Acting CIA Director Mike Morell : “Trump Has Some Special Bond With Putin”

Posted on February 7, 2019 by L

“President Donald Trump’s statements on Russia have been very bizarre and it suggests that he doesn’t have a good understanding of what Putin has done over a very long period of time.” Former CIA Director Michael Morell February 7 2017 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — IRA Launches Mortar shells at 10 Downing Street (February 7 1991)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by L

“It was a remarkably good aim if you consider that the bomb was fired 250 yards [across Whitehall] with no direct line of sight. Technically, it was quite brilliant and I’m sure that many army crews, if given a similar task, … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — U.S. State Department Turns to National Academies for Answers [TIMELINE]

Posted on February 6, 2019 by L

“Yet some diplomats and their doctors now tell NBC News they have growing concerns that the U.S. is trying to downplay whatever happened — at least in China.” NBC News — October 29 2018 “I think in this case, the … Continue reading →

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