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Reflections From the Berlin Wall: 25 Years Later
It has been 25 years since the the fall of the Berlin Wall. For many of us, Nov 9, 1989, marks the beginning of the end of the Cold War–although it would take another two years for the Soviet Union … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, Beethoven, Berlin, Berlin Wall, ColdWar, East Germany, Fall of the Wall, Germany, GWU, Hope Harrison, Museum, Potsdamer Platz, The Wall, World War II
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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
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Tagged Berlin, Berlin Wall, Car, Cars, Cold War, East Germany, England, Espionage, Germany, Parade, Russia, Soviet Union, Spy, Sympbol, trabants, Trabi
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“McMI5”: THE SCOTTISH REFERENDUM AND THE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY THAT NEVER WAS
The Scottish referendum is over. Last week, the Scottish people rejected the opportunity to become a new, separate and independent state, opting instead to remain part of the United Kingdom. It is nevertheless interesting to ponder what might have been … Continue reading
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SPY at the Movies: The Green Prince
The new documentary, The Green Prince, is based on the 2010 memoir, Son of Hamas, by Mosab Hassan Yousef. Mosab is the son of the Hamas founder and leader Sheikh Hassan Yousef, and the film centers on his decision to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bond, CIA, film, Handler, Intelligence, Israel, Israeli-Hamas conflict, military, Mosab, Mosab Hassan Yousef, movie, Movies, Son of Hamas, source, Spy, Sundance, Surveillance, terrorist, The Green Prince, tradecraft
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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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In response to Snowden’s NBC News Interview
Last week, NBC News aired Brian Williams’ interview with Edward Snowden. Recorded last week from a hotel in Moscow, the interview provided some interesting fodder for national debate. They spoke on topics ranging from Snowden’s motivations, to the impact of his … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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