Three Years Ago — Former Double Agent George Blake : “Self-destruction of humankind has been put back on the agenda” [UPDATE : George Blake Dies in Moscow, aged 98.]

Posted on December 26, 2020 by L

“I believe that you will serve our common cause selflessly and courageously. I believe in the final victory over the treacherous enemy. This belief has given me strength. [The men and women of the SVR] must save the world in a situation when the danger of nuclear war and the resulting self-destruction of humankind again have been put on the agenda by irresponsible politicians.”

George Blake — Former KGB Double Agent

November 18 2017 — On the eve of his 95th birthday, former KGB double agent George Blake said that officers of the SVR — the Russian foreign intelligence service — have “the difficult and critical mission” of saving the world. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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HAVANA SYNDROME — International Legal Implications

Posted on December 25, 2020 by L

“The involvement of foreign governments has yet to be confirmed. But if China and Cuba were involved, would the use of directed, pulsed RF energy against personnel constitute a use of force or an armed attack under international law that gives rise to the right of self-defense under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter?”

Raul Pedrozo — Professor of International Law

December 25 2020 — Two years ago, I suggested that microwave attacks would be illegal under International Law. In a recent analysis, International Law Professor Raul Pedrozo comes to the same conclusion. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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LOCKERBIE — Analysis of the New Indictment [Let us get started!]

Posted on December 25, 2020 by L

“According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, in the winter of 1988, Masud was summoned by a Libyan intelligence official to meet at that official’s office in Tripoli, Libya, where he was directed to fly to Malta with a prepared suitcase.”

 FBI Agent Rachel F. Otto (Dec 14 2020)

December 25 2020 — On the 32nd anniversary of the Lockerbie tragedy, the US DoJ announced new charges against a third former Libyan intelligence operative for his role in the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103. Here is a quick analysis of this new indictment. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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MERRY CHRISTMAS — And the Very Best for 2021!

Posted on December 24, 2020 by L

“The Holiday Season is a time of festivity and for a cup of cheer or two, but don’t endanger yourself or others as a result. Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all traffic accidents.”

CIA Declassified Holiday Safety Tips

 

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — Christmas party with John Le Carré in right foreground

December 24 2020 — I wanted to take the time to send all of you you my most sincere Christmas wishes. For sure, 2020 has been a hellish year, but I hope you will have a safe and beautiful Holiday Season! Don’t forget to laugh!  Don’t forget those who need your help. And don’t forget those we have lost. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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RUMINT — DCIA Gina Haspel to Step Down After Election. Who will run Biden’s CIA? [UPDATE — Mike Morell quits]

Posted on December 24, 2020 by L

“A couple of people at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence would have to go, absolutely. Probably Gina Haspel would have to go, too. Gina is a good woman, but she would have to go.”

Michael Hayden — Former CIA and NSA Director General

OCTOBER 26 2020 — According to rumors, CIA Director Gina Haspel (64) intends to step down and  retire after the 2020 US election. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Lockerbie — US DoJ & FBI Press Conference TODAY 15:30 GMT [UPDATE : More lies from Megrahi’s lawyer]

Posted on December 23, 2020 by L

“In 1991, I made a pledge to you on behalf of the American law-enforcement community: ‘We will not rest until all those responsible are brought to justice.’ That is still our pledge. For me personally, this is still very much unfinished business.”

US Attorney General William Barr [Arlington, VA — December 21, 2019]

December 21 2020 — Today,  December 21, 2020  10:30 AM EST / 15.30 GMT,  Attorney General William P. Barr will provide an update to the Pan Am 103 Terrorist Bombing Investigation on its 32nd Anniversary. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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On This Day — CIA COS Richard Welch Is Assassinated in Athens (December 23 1975) [2020]

Posted on December 23, 2020 by L

“The CIA and the Ford White House quickly saw Welch’s murder as a political windfall. At a time when the CIA was under assault from Congress and Bush’s nomination was in peril in the Senate, there was now a dead CIA hero to mourn.”

James Risen — The Intercept (December 8 2018)

Richard Welch — CIA Chief of Station in Athens

December 23 2020 — On December 15, 1975, a Senate committee opened hearings on whether George H.W. Bush should be confirmed as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. It was not going to be a slam dunk. When the CIA Chief of Station was assassinated on December 23 1975, Bush quickly rewrote the history of this tragedy for his own political advantage. And later, his lies became the “truth”.  Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today

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Lockerbie — US DoJ & FBI Press Conference TODAY 15:30 GMT [UPDATE : New US DoJ indictment is better. Still untrue and illogical.]

Posted on December 22, 2020 by L

“In 1991, I made a pledge to you on behalf of the American law-enforcement community: ‘We will not rest until all those responsible are brought to justice.’ That is still our pledge. For me personally, this is still very much unfinished business.”

US Attorney General William Barr [Arlington, VA — December 21, 2019]

December 21 2020 — Today,  December 21, 2020  10:30 AM EST / 15.30 GMT,  Attorney General William P. Barr will provide an update to the Pan Am 103 Terrorist Bombing Investigation on its 32nd Anniversary. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Three Years Ago — Havana Syndrome & Microwave Weapons: Q&A with Professor James Lin

Posted on December 22, 2020 by L

“Whether or not a microwave weapon was the culprit, this stealth technique may be a weapon of the future. I would not be surprised if some military establishment around the world invests or has already been engaged in such a program.”

Professor James Lin — University of Illinois, Chicago

Professor James Lin

December 22 2017 — In October 2017, I suggested than a microwave weapon — and not sonic attacks — may be the cause of the “Havana syndrome”. Professor James Lin just published a paper on the possibility that the Havana syndrome might indeed be explained by a secret microwave weapon. Professor Lin has kindly agreed to review the known facts about this case and compare them to our current knowledge of ‘microwave weapons’.  Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Lockerbie — US DoJ & FBI Press Conference TODAY 15:30 GMT [UPDATE : US DoJ Charges Abu Agila Massud for his role in the Lockerbie Bombing]

Posted on December 21, 2020 by L

“In 1991, I made a pledge to you on behalf of the American law-enforcement community: ‘We will not rest until all those responsible are brought to justice.’ That is still our pledge. For me personally, this is still very much unfinished business.”

US Attorney General William Barr [Arlington, VA — December 21, 2019]

December 21 2020 — Today,  December 21, 2020  10:30 AM EST / 15.30 GMT,  Attorney General William P. Barr will provide an update to the Pan Am 103 Terrorist Bombing Investigation on its 32nd Anniversary. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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