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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 4 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by L

C.I.A. Names the ‘Dark Prince’ to Run Iran Operations, Signaling a Tougher Stance — World heading towards ‘permanent cyber war’, France warns — Kabul blast: Deadly explosions at protest victim’s funeral — Jared Kushner’s redemptive mission threatened by tangled Russian … Continue reading →

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New Details on Russian Banker Who Met With Kushner

Posted on June 3, 2017 by L

“This bank [Vnesheconombank] is, in essence an arm of the FSB and the KGB. Gorkov is a former KGB officer. Everything he does, he reports to the KGB.” Robert Baer — Former CIA Officer Sergey Gorkov — the Russian banker Trump … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 3 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by L

How the Trump administration’s secret efforts to ease Russia sanctions fell short — CNN analyst blows up at ex-CIA chief for blaming Kushner’s Russian back-channel on Obama — Turkish Government Conspiracy Theory: Gulen Tied to CIA, Other ‘Intelligence Agencies’ — … Continue reading →

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Paris & Brussels attacks: Lies, lies and more lies — UPDATE: Oussama Atar’s Brother Charged

Posted on June 2, 2017 by L

“If not for the request by different organizations … Ousama Atar would still be in Iraqi prison.” Jawad Al-Hindawi — Iraqi Ambassador to Belgium Ousama Atar, a Belgian of Moroccan descent, is believed to be the mastermind of the Paris and Brussels … Continue reading →

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Zbigniew Brzezinski: “An exceptional failure all round.”

Posted on June 2, 2017 by L

“This will require a review of our policy toward Pakistan, more guarantees to it, and, alas, a decision that our security policy toward Pakistan cannot be dictated by our nonproliferation policy.” Zbigniew Brzezinski — Letter to US President Jimmy Carter … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 2 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by L

Germany strengthens its Cyber Defense — James Comey due before Senate next week — Vladimir Putin has suggested “patriotic” Russian citizens might be engaged in hacking — Russia escalates spy games after years of U.S. neglect

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel for Russia Probe — UPDATE

Posted on June 1, 2017 by L

“It is in the public interest for me to exercise my authorities and appoint a special counsel to assume responsibility for this matter. My decision is not a finding that crimes have been committed or that any prosecution is warranted. … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 1 2017

Posted on June 1, 2017 by L

Syria conflict: US sends arms to Kurdish forces fighting IS — Flynn to provide documents for Russia investigation after initially refusing — Ukraine raids Russian internet giant Yandex over treason — The case for protecting America’s intelligence agency whistleblowers

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Israel’s Mer Group to represent Kabila’s interests in Washington

Posted on May 31, 2017 by L

“The U.N. peacekeeping mission is mandated to partner with the government. In other words, the U.N. is aiding a government that is inflicting predatory behavior against its own people. We should have the decency and common sense to end this.” … Continue reading →

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Phone transcripts between Blair and Gaddafi (25 February 2011)

Posted on May 31, 2017 by L

“The evidence that the Committee has taken so far in this inquiry suggests that western policy makers were rather less perceptive than Gaddafi about the risks of intervention for both the Libyan people and the western interests.” Crispin Blunt MP … Continue reading →

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