“If Risen had written a story about how this [operation MERLIN] was a superb operation that successfully set back the Iranian nuclear program, I don’t think there is any chance whatsoever that Mr. Sterling would have been charged.”
Barry Pollack
Chief Judge Gregory pressed Prosecutor Eric Olshan to point to any evidence that classified information was actually divulged. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“Hammarskjöld was at the point of getting something done when they killed him. Notice that I said ‘when they killed him’.”
US President Harry Truman — The day after the crash
In a historic move, the UN general assembly will pass a resolution this Tuesday reaffirming its “responsibility to pursue the full truth concerning the conditions and circumstances resulting in the tragic death of Dag Hammarskjöld and of the members of the party accompanying him”. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“Most believe that the current Supreme Leader will pass from the scene in the next few years due to old age and illness. If this happens, the process by which he is replaced will be a defining moment for the system.”
Canadian Security Intelligence Service
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has hosted a workshop to examine a broad range of recent developments influencing Iran’s political landscape, and their security consequences. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“This substantial body of evidence proves that the inquiry has been using documents from Mr Snowden and yet it has been too cowardly to permit him to testify. Germany can not take a leadership role within the EU if it’s own parliamentary processes are subservient to the wishes of a non EU state.”
Julian Assange
Today, 1 December 2016, WikiLeaks releases 90 gigabytes of information relating to the German parliamentary inquiry into the surveillance activities of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) and its cooperation with the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA). [WikiLeaks] Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“We have to be vigilant, since the threat posed by the so-called Islamic State (IS) and returning foreign fighters is likely to persist in the coming years. These people are trained to use explosives and firearms and they have been indoctrinated by the jihadist ideology.”
Gilles de Kerchove
EUROPOL has warned that militants from Islamic State (IS) will aim to step up attacks on European targets, as they face defeat in the Middle East. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“If any year could be said to be the ‘year zero’ of our modern era, 1979 is it. In 1979 it seemed as if the blood would never stop. Dozens of countries saw assassinations, coups, revolts, bombings, political kidnappings and wars of liberation.”
Julian Assange
The decision by the CIA, together with Saudi Arabia, to plough billions of dollars into arming the Mujahideen fighters in Afghanistan to tackle the Soviet Union, had led to the creation of terror group al-Qaeda. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“One of the most discouraging aspects of the filling out of the Donald Trump cabinet is the array of Iran haters that seem to be lining up in the foreign policy and national security areas. Trump has been personally advocating sensible policies relating to Russia and Syria but he appears to have gone off the rails regarding Iran, which just might be attributed to those who are giving him advice.”
Former CIA Phil Giraldi
Former CIA officer Phil Giraldi just wrote a very interesting piece about the Trump Cabinet and Iran. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“CIA EITs program was not torture. If it was, I would be in jail. I am just the guy who was asked to do something for his country.”
Dr. James Mitchell
In Enhanced Interrogation, Mitchell now offers a first-person account of the EIT program, providing a contribution to our historical understanding of one of the most controversial elements of America’s ongoing war on terror. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“IN-Q-Tel operates in the shadow”
Wall Street journal
The DGSI [French internal intelligence service] is completely overwhelmed by the fight against terrorism and turns to Palantir for help. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
“If surviving assassination attempts were an Olympic event, I would win the gold medal.”
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro — 13 August 1926 – 25 November 2016
The man in charge of protecting Castro claims that he dodged 638 CIA plots to assassinate him. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading
