Author Archives: L

Political Intelligence — The End of Donald Trump? [Poll]

Posted on January 23, 2019 by L

“Only two presidents in US history have been impeached – Andrew Johnson in 1867 and Bill Clinton in 1998, with both motions having subsequently been voted down in subsequent Senate votes. With a current Republican majority in the Senate, few … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Cambridge Five Member Kim Philby Vanishes from Beirut (January 23 1963)

Posted on January 23, 2019 by L

“Tell them Jesus Christ only had twelve, and one of them was a double agent.” FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover — Upon learning that Philby was a spy for the Russians On January 23 1963, Kim Philby vanished from Beirut, … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — French Minister of Defence Acknowledges the Death of 6 DGSE Officers in Libya

Posted on January 22, 2019 by L

“I remember a violent discussion regarding Libya with Vladimir Putin near the end of 2011. We had obtained — thanks to Russia’s vote — that the UN would impose a no-fly zone and that we would take no further actions. Then Gaddafi was killed. … Continue reading →

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On This Day — President Truman Creates the Central Intelligence Group (January 22, 1946)

Posted on January 22, 2019 by L

“At lunch today in the White House, with only members of the Staff present, Rear Admiral Sidney Souers and I were presented [by President Truman] with black cloaks, black hats, and wooden daggers, and the President read an amusing directive … Continue reading →

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5G — Will European Countries Ban Huawei? [UPDATE — Canada Former Spy Chief : “Ignore the threats and ban Huawei”]

Posted on January 22, 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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CIA Master of Disguise Tony Mendez Dies at 78

Posted on January 21, 2019 by L

“We always say there’s nothing as lovely as the feeling of wheels up. In this case we were still in Iranian airspace for a while, so everybody was holding their breath until we were out of Iran completely. And then … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Spy Schools : How the CIA, FBI and Foreign Intelligence Secretly Exploit America’s Universities

Posted on January 21, 2019 by L

“Kenneth Moskow is one of a long line of CIA officers who have enrolled undercover at the Kennedy School, generally with Harvard’s knowledge and approval, gaining access to up-and-comers worldwide. For four decades the CIA and Harvard have concealed this … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — SEXPIONAGE : From Russia with Love

Posted on January 21, 2019 by L

“Every westerner who goes to Moscow knows that some girl may get into his bedroom, but people continue to get trapped… It’s human nature, I suppose.” Phillip Knightley — “The Second Oldest Profession — Spies and Spying in the Twentieth … Continue reading →

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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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