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Ben Macintyre Q&A “A Spy Among Friends”
Master storyteller Ben Macintyre’s most ambitious work to date brings to life the twentieth century’s greatest spy story with A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and The Great Betrayal. Macintyre is a writer-at-large for The Times of London and the … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, History, In The News
Tagged A Spy Among Friends, Ben Macintyre, CIA, clue, Cold War, counterintelligence, Elliott, Female Spies, intelligence coup, Le Carre, Master spy, MI5, MI6, officer, Philby, Russia, spies, Spy
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10 Spy Films Celebrating Anniversaries
Can you believe it’s been over a decade since the Bourne series first premiered in theaters? Several beloved and distinguished spy film classics are enjoying notable anniversaries in 2014. Wondering if your favorites are on the list? Travel back in … Continue reading
Posted in History, SPY at The Movies, Top Ten
Tagged Argo, Bourne, CIA, Clear and Present Danger, Cold War, Double Agent, Espionage, Female Spies, Goldfinger, Government, Intelligence, James Bond, KGB, Movies, Parallax View, Russia, spies on screens, Spy, True lies
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The Implications of DoD’s New WMD Strategy
In June, the Department of Defense released its newest report: “Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction.” Reports like this from the DoD, State Department, and even CIA are released from time to time and temporarily pique my interest, but … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, History, In The News, Intellegence Briefing, Uncategorized
Tagged CIA, Defense, DOD, Intelligence, Iranian Nuclear Scientist, Iraq, Nuclear, Russia, Soviet Union, State Department, Terrorism, war, WMD
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The Moscow Rules Still Rule
The Cold War may be over, but much like “Rules of Engagement” for spies, the Moscow Rules still serve as prominent guidelines today. Developed by the CIA, the Moscow Rules was an ode to the dangerous locale that Moscow was … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Cloak and Dagger Theater, History, In The News, Intellegence Briefing
Tagged Argo, CIA, Cold War, Double Agent, engagement, Espionage, FBI, Female Spies, Intelligence, KGB, Moscow, Moscow Rules, observe, Rules, Russia, Spy, The Americans, Tony Mendez
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The Americans – Fact or Fiction?
People who suspect foreign spies walk amongst them might be disregarded as “conspiracy theorists,” but did you know KGB operatives actually lived in disguise as mild-mannered Americans during the Cold War? This important moment in spy history is dramatized in … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, History, In The News, Tools of the Trade, Uncategorized
Tagged Assassination, Cold War, Double Agent, Espionage, FBI, Female Spies, FX, Intelligence, KGB, Moscow, Russia, show, Spy, televison, The Americans
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License to Love: Top Spy Couples
In the world of espionage, love can be a dangerous affair. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we explore our favorite spy couples – both in real life & on-screen – duos who have mixed romance and spying. In some … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, History, In The News, Intellegence Briefing, SPY at The Movies, Tools of the Trade, Top Ten, Uncategorized
Tagged Argo, CIA, Cold War, Double Agent, enigma, Espionage, FBI, Female Spies, intelligence coup, James Bond, KGB, love, romance, Russia, spies, Spy, Surveillance, Terrorism, The Americans, Tony Mendez, WWII
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Top Ten Spy Books According to Peter Earnest
Good morning, agents. Before you head into the field, it’s imperative that you review the following documents as assigned by our resident spy, Peter Earnest. This list represents a comprehensive guide to trade craft and past missions that will help … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, History, In The News, Tools of the Trade, Top Ten
Tagged Argo, CIA, clue, Cold War, Double Agent, Espionage, Female Spies, Intelligence, intelligence coup, KGB, Surveillance, Terrorism
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WATCHLIST: BEST SPY MOVIES OF ALL TIME
Freaking out over federal surveillance? It’s time for cinematic distraction that even the NSA would approve. Consider this list your first assignment on the way to becoming a full-fledged espionage expert. 12. The Good Shepherd We chose this spy flick for its … Continue reading
Posted in A Well-Read Spy, Ask A Spy, History, SPY at The Movies, Top Ten, Uncategorized
Tagged Argo, CIA, Cold War, Espionage, Intelligence, KGB, Movies, Russia, Spy, spy movies
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Dressed to Kill: Bond Villains Style
Whether it’s metal teeth, a piratical eye patch or fluffy cat, James Bond villains have a distinctive personal style, licenced to thrill! With our Sharks and Lasers: Bond Villains Night Out party only days away, we’ve rounded up our favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Ask A Spy, History, Uncategorized
Tagged 007, Bond villains, BYT, Dr. No, fashion, Gustav Graves, James Bond, Jaws, Le Chiffre, look, Max Zorin, May Day, party, Richard Kiel, Scaramanga, Sharks and Lasers, Spy Museum, style, villains, what to wear, Zao
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10 Amazing Facts About the Trabant
After WWII, East Germany had a hard time establishing a functioning industry. Not only had almost everything been destroyed during the war, but the Soviet Union dismantled most of the factories that were left. A steel embargo of the US, … Continue reading
Posted in Ask A Spy, History, In The News, Top Ten
Tagged Cold War, DDR, Deutsche Demokratische Republik, Espionage, GDR, German Democratic Republic, Government, Nostalgia, Spy, Trabant, Trabi
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