Has anybody noticed an affinity toward certain types of art? Perhaps some like Degas, for his depiction of ballet as art through self control and peer coordination? Perhaps some favor C.S. Lewis for the understanding of the importance of virtuous ethics while committed to utilitarian ethics. Have we noticed a cultural uniqueness in the community?

Seems interesting, but I can't find any report about it

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ritu-david_spytech-gaming-govtech-activity-7201201322631553025-kT9G

• https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDt8q98ygfT/

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I would like to debate the potential for political influence operations by Russia to occur against Elon Musk, the goal being to destabilise democracies around the world.

Would it be possible to use illegal drug use and it’s revelation to influence the world’s richest person, owner of social media platform X, owner of a satellite communications company, to aid Russia / Putin in influencing elections?

Why would Vladimir Putin ask for a favour of Elon Musk in not enabling Starlink satellites over Taiwan? And why would he think his requests would have any weight with Elon Musk?

Why is Elon Musk supporting a far right political party of Romania, the leader who said they will end support for Ukraine? and does Russia also back this same political party?

You can get your news anywhere, but if you want the intelligence-level insights of a former intelligence officer, tune in to this week’s episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up.

This week, we analyze eight major stories that reveal how espionage, national security, and terrorism shape the world around us:

Prince Andrew Spy Scandal: A Chinese businessman with alleged ties to Beijing’s influence networks gains access to British royalty. What vulnerabilities do such covert operations expose, and what are the implications for UK-China relations?

Christine Lee Loses Legal Challenge: A lawyer accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party’s United Front Work Department loses her bid to overturn MI5’s interference alert. How does this decision highlight the challenge of countering covert foreign influence in democratic systems?

Ukraine’s Targeted Assassinations Inside Russia: Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian military official, is killed in Moscow in a suspected Ukrainian intelligence operation. What does this say about the evolution of modern warfare and the vulnerabilities within Russian security?

Russia Detains Suspect in General’s Killing: An Uzbek man is accused of carrying out the assassination of Kirillov in exchange for $100,000. What does the sophistication of the operation reveal about intelligence tactics in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?

Dentist Loses License Over Iran Sanctions Violations: A Canadian dentist is exposed as a convicted sanctions violator who aided Iran’s illicit procurement network. How do loopholes in name-change policies allow security risks to go unnoticed?

UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination: The shocking murder of Brian Thompson, now classified as an act of domestic terrorism, shines a light on public frustration with the U.S. healthcare system. What do the details of the case tell us about the growing threat of lone-actor terrorism?

China’s Secret Police Station in NYC: A guilty plea reveals Beijing’s establishment of a covert police station in Manhattan to monitor and intimidate diaspora communities. How does this case reflect the broader challenge of combating transnational repression?

Iranian Influence in Canada: An exploration of Tehran’s covert efforts to influence Canadian politics and diaspora communities. How is Canada responding to these threats, and what does this mean for its broader relationship with Iran?

If you want expert-level analysis of these stories and more, tune in to this week’s episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up. https://youtu.be/p80gQWmgMi8

As a European, I am deeply concerned about the Donald Trump returning to power and the impact it could have on Europe’s security and stability. His first term created serious tensions in transatlantic relations, weakened alliances, and destabilized key regions, particularly the Balkans and Eastern Europe. One of the most alarming aspects of his presidency was his dismissive attitude toward Ukraine and Russia’s aggression. In conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump openly stated that Russia was “Ukraine’s problem” and not America’s. This attitude sent a dangerous signal to Russia, essentially implying that the U.S. would not intervene to stop Russian expansionism. It weakened Ukraine’s position and encouraged Moscow to act more aggressively, which Europe is now facing the consequences of with the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In the Balkans, this approach was mirrored by the U.S.’s increasingly soft stance on Serbia, a country that has close ties with Russia and often acts as a destabilizing force in the region. Serbia has repeatedly escalated tensions with Kosovo, including sending troops to the Kosovan border on multiple occasions. These provocative actions threaten the fragile peace in the region, yet during Trump’s first term, the U.S. seemed reluctant to take a firm stand against such aggression. Instead, there were moments when Washington appeared to favor Serbia, further emboldening its leadership under Aleksandar Vučić. This shift in U.S. policy weakened Kosovo’s position as it struggled for international recognition and sovereignty, and it destabilized Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Serbia supports separatist movements in Republika Srpska.

Trump’s rhetoric during his presidency also undermined NATO, calling it “obsolete” and questioning its importance. This created significant anxiety among European countries, particularly those in Eastern Europe, which rely on NATO and U.S. troops as a deterrent against Russian aggression. His suggestions that the U.S. might reduce its military presence in Europe or even withdraw from NATO were particularly concerning. For countries like Poland, the Baltics, and those in the Balkans, this signaled a potential loss of their most important security guarantees. Combined with his comments on Ukraine, it became clear that Trump’s foreign policy prioritized isolating the U.S. from global conflicts, even if it meant leaving Europe more vulnerable.

In the Balkans, Serbia’s alignment with Russia makes it a “mini Russia” in the region, and Trump’s lack of attention to this dynamic has allowed tensions to rise. Serbia’s repeated troop build-ups near Kosovo’s border have only increased the risk of conflict, and without strong U.S. leadership, the EU’s ability to manage these crises on its own remains limited. Russia sees the Balkans as an opportunity to weaken NATO and the EU further, using Serbia as a tool to create divisions and instability.

note: my english is not fluent, therefore I used DeepL

I just graduated with a bachelors in political science and want to work in the intelligence industry. I’m looking into masters degrees to get a bit more rounded, but am having trouble pinning down a specific masters. Ideally, I’d be in either the intelligence field in some capacity or working as an analyst/think tank etc sort. Thought about a poli sci PhD, but seems like they typically lead to professor tracks, and I have no interest in teaching.

Thoughts? I’ve been looking at Bush MIA and Georgetown MA Security Studies but need to expand my potentials.

Recently saw her on shawn ryan's show and she seems very sure that there are terrorist attacks happening soon in euroupe, us and africa, are her arguments valid or is it more speculation?

I’m currently a college student majoring in Homeland Security/Emergency Management. I am looking to get into intelligence after I graduate but I have no idea where to start. Any help would be appreciated.

So, I found this article a year ago that said the SBU is comparable to MOSSAD in the 70s. This came after they assasinated someone in Moscow. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/23/ukraine-cia-shadow-war-russia/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/russian-general-bombing-moscow.html

Are there any programs available to the public (free or close to it) that allow civilians to investigate disinformation social media accounts?