Author Archives: L

Alan Turing – Remembering the life of a genius [23 June 1912 – 7 June 1954]

Posted on June 7, 2017 by L

“A new inquiry is long overdue, even if only to dispel any doubts about the true cause of his death—including speculation that he was murdered by the security services (or others). I think murder by state agents is unlikely. There … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 7 2017

Posted on June 7, 2017 by L

US government contractor arrested after NSA leak report — London attack: Police ‘know identities of killers’ — New South Korean president bans spy agency’s domestic operations — London attack: Third London Bridge attacker named — What you need to know about … Continue reading →

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How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism

Posted on June 6, 2017 by L

“The flaws in the European system are multiple. The Paris and Brussels attacks should never have happened. I don’t know what we are waiting for. Do we have to wait for hundreds of deaths?” Jean-Louis Bruguiere — Former French investigating … Continue reading →

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CIA “Roger”: Mike D’Andrea and the “Intelligence Identities Protection Act”

Posted on June 6, 2017 by L

“The legislation ultimately will harm, not help, our national security interests (…)  If left to stand, it will curtail legitimate journalistic scrutiny of a particularly important and sensitive area of government, creating the possibility that wrongdoing or wrong-headedness could flourish in … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 6 2017

Posted on June 6, 2017 by L

Putin plays down ties with President Trump’s ex-adviser Flynn — Isis surrenders Iraqi hideout of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi — CIA’s new Iran chief appointment-bad news for Iran-US ties — US Senate panel explores the EMP threat

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The Secret History of ISIS

Posted on June 5, 2017 by L

“The speech supposedly had been prepared in the White House and the NSC. But when we were given what had been prepared, it was totally inadequate, and we couldn’t track anything in it. And when I asked Condi Rice, the … Continue reading →

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Paris attacks — Belgium formally charges Yassine Atar

Posted on June 5, 2017 by L

“Over the past year, according to police documents, the police have been piecing together Mr. [Yassine] Atar’s role in the network. He is a cousin of the brothers Ibrahim and Khalid el-Bakraoui, who on March 22, 2016, carried out the … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 5 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by L

Belgium formally charges man in connection with Paris attacks — James Comey Senate testimony: America braces for a historic political moment — CIA Agent Ayatollah Mike’s Face Revealed: Iran’s View — Synthetic Biology and the Chem/Bio Threat

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Former FBI James Comey to testify publicly about Trump confrontations

Posted on June 4, 2017 by L

“Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify as early as next week before a Senate committee that President Donald Trump asked him to back off the investigation of former national security adviser Mike Flynn, according to a person … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Amateurs: OSS Turns 75!

Posted on June 4, 2017 by L

“The CIA owes a debt of gratitude to the OSS and to Donovan, the charismatic leader and moving force behind it.” CIA Official website — June 1 2017 The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) is the precursor of today’s CIA. … Continue reading →

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