Tag Archives: KGB

From Russia with Love | A History of Poisonings

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Agent Double A

Targeted killing. Wet jobs. Assassinations. Eliminations. Spy thrillers feature deadly plots in which governments eliminate spies, operatives, dissidents or enemies of the state. Life imitated art with the recent expulsion of 60 Russians from the United States on Monday, in … Continue reading →

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Berlin Tunnel – Journey of An Artifact

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Agent Double A

During the Cold War, monitoring the Soviet Union and its influence worldwide was the top priority for the CIA. In the 1950s, the CIA and British Secret Intelligence Service (MI-6) agreed tunneling from West Berlin to East Berlin would be … Continue reading →

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Do Former Intelligence Professionals Make Good Political Leaders? (PART 2)

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Agent Double A

In June of last year, Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi was elected President of Egypt in a landslide. Before becoming Egypt’s sixth president, Sisi had been the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and its Defense Minister. But more … Continue reading →

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10 Spy Films Celebrating Anniversaries

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Agent Double A

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 →

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The Moscow Rules Still Rule

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Agent Double A

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 →

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The Americans – Fact or Fiction?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Agent Double A

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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License to Love: Top Spy Couples

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Agent Double A

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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Top Ten Spy Books According to Peter Earnest

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Agent Double A

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 →

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WATCHLIST: BEST SPY MOVIES OF ALL TIME

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Agent Double A

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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America and Russia’s Long History of Espionage

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Agent Double A

As Russia and America deal with an alleged spy scandal involving a US diplomat who is accused of trying to recruit a Russian agent to work for the CIA, a look back at some espionage cases between the two countries … Continue reading →

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