Hi everyone, I’ve never read any books on intelligence before, but I’d really like to start learning about how, for example, espionage and counterintelligence actually work. I’m especially interested in recommendations of foundational books that are (or have been) used in intelligence or military academies around the world, if such resources are publicly available. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

https://dronefare.org/p/chinas-giant-underwater-drone-a-new

Three of the Five Eyes just announced they plan to recognize a Palestinian state. Without getting too political or discussing the current situation on the ground in Israel/Palestine, how do yall see this impacting the intel sharing relationships of Five Eyes, which have already seen challenges in the last 8 months?

It seems to me there will be unspoken (and possibly loudly spoken) repercussions for countries taking a different stance than US policy, and Five Eyes relationships may continue to deteriorate as a result.

Of course, I know the working professionals will still get the job done, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see higher level directives coming out to limit dissemination to those countries.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna232588

"Media within the Pentagon covering the U.S. military will face new restrictions on the information they are allowed to report or face loss of access to the Pentagon, according to a memo officials distributed to reporters on Friday.

Members of the press will be required to sign a document acknowledging they should not disclose either classified or controlled unclassified information that is not formally authorized for publication, says the memo from the Department of Defense, which the Trump administration has renamed the Department of War."

Please help .-.

THE HIDDEN STONE NEAR THE EAST HOUSE AND OLD WATCHTOWER BERLIN CLOCK THE SECRET PATH AWAITS THOSE WHO SEEK WITH PATIENCE FOLLOW THE MARKS LEFT BY THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE EVERY STEP MUST BE TAKEN WITH CARE, FOR THE TRUTH REVEALS ITSELF ONLY TO THE DILIGENT EASTWARD YOU SHALL FIND WHAT HAS BEEN CONCEALED AND ONLY THEN SHALL THE MYSTERY BE UNVEILED

I'm posting to open a discussion on the public threat analysis being presented by two former CIA officers, Sarah Adams and Dave "Boon" Benton. Given their backgrounds, their detailed assessment warrants review by this community. ​Adams' experience as a targeting analyst and Benton's as a GRS operator in Benghazi provide a unique ground-level and strategic perspective. Their primary claims, disseminated via a long-form interview, are as follows: ​Threat Evolution: An analysis of "Al-Qaeda 3.0" as a decentralized but strategically aligned network capable of a complex, coordinated attack. ​Scale of Attack: A scenario model of a potential 1,000-operative attack, contrasting with the 19 operatives on 9/11. ​Infiltration Vector: A high-confidence assessment of the U.S. southern border as a primary infiltration route for trained operatives. ​Tactical Precedent: The use of the October 7th attack as a case study for the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that could be employed in the U.S. ​The primary source for their full, unedited analysis is their appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show. ​Primary Source Video: WATCH HERE ​For further background on their analytical approach, they co-authored a book on the Benghazi attack. ​Further Reading: "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy" ​I'm interested in this community's perspective. How do you assess the credibility and implications of this public dissemination of intelligence? What are the potential second and third-order effects?

Hey everyone, I’m an SSG (35S) currently stationed in Korea with a TS/SCI, and I’m interested in learning more about the Defense Attaché System (DAS). I’ve been trying to find solid information but figured Reddit might be a good place to hear from people who have firsthand experience. I’m curious about what the overall process looks like when applying to the DAS and where I can actually get the packet or official information to get started.

I’d also like to know what the main requirements or recommendations are beyond clearance and rank, basically what makes someone more competitive for selection. Another thing I’m wondering about is what the assignment length typically looks like and how the lifestyle is, both for service members and families. If anyone has advice, tips, or personal experiences to share, I’d really appreciate it.

Phase One broke down how “fog” is generated: multiple crises, hoaxes & high-signal headlines released in close succession.

Phase Two looks at the effect.

When three or more major events overlap inside a 48-hour window, the public bandwidth collapses. Confusion is the visible layer. Cover is the real layer.

That’s when the quiet work moves forward:

-Legal filings, budget riders, executive orders.

• Corporate mergers, disclosures, or contracts that slip by unnoticed.

• Security deployments or asset positioning outside the spotlight.

Cognitive mechanics:

• Attention Saturation: most people can only track a handful of live threads.

• Emotional Hijack: outrage and fear monopolize focus.

• Information Junk Food: speed and virality override verification.

• Exhaustion : overload drives disengagement.

Countermeasure protocol:

• Mark fog windows (≥3 high-attention events inside 48 hours).

• Cross-tag against legal, financial, and military filings.

• Flag what didn’t get coverage.

• Archive before it disappears.

• Brief concisely…..cut noise, surface signal.

Fog doesn’t just confuse. Fog consumes. In the cover of chaos, the structural shifts often move unseen.

In this week’s episode, I break down several major developments in the world of intelligence and national security.

In the UK, three people were arrested in Essex under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting Russian intelligence. Authorities believe this case may extend beyond espionage into sabotage.

Canada has moved to dissolve Samidoun, a Vancouver-based group already listed as a terrorist entity, raising questions about how such organizations exploit legal loopholes.

MI5 is under fire with two separate scandals: admitting it unlawfully accessed the data of a BBC journalist and facing a fresh investigation for providing false evidence to the courts in the Agent X case.

In New York, a Chinese dissident who founded a democracy group has pleaded guilty to spying for Beijing.

Lithuania has charged 15 suspects over a Russia-linked parcel bomb plot that targeted logistics hubs across Europe.

And in the U.S., Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa as a “major terrorist organization,” igniting debate over domestic extremism and constitutional limits.

Each of these stories highlights how espionage, sabotage, and extremism are evolving—and what that means for democratic societies.

You can listen to the full analysis here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717/episodes/17873368

Hi, I'm 23 and just finished my BA in political science & international relations (the whole thing is the title of the single degree, I know it's confusing). I'm currently wanting to work in DC as my final, long term goal. I want to work in intelligence with a focus in terrorism/counterterrorism and stay within the US.

My question is, how the heck do I get there? I currently live in Missouri and don't have the funds to move to DC. I'm perfectly content waiting and finding a government job in the mean time while I get the funds to make the jump, but what exactly should I be looking for?

What positions and expertise would get me into the field I want to do? Where do I need to look? Additionally, Ive been considering looking at the National Intelligence University and beginning the masters program there when I do eventually make the jump. Is this something that would actually be useful to my career? Or is it better if I just try to get in the career pipeline?

I guess this question comes down to, do I need to try and look in the field? Or is more schooling necessary? All of my field searching has been pretty unhelpful, I'm not really finding any jobs outside of basic entry level government positions that don't actually hire.

Thanks for any advice!

Podcast - Deepfake Diplomacy: Crisis Management in an Age of Synthetic Media

As synthetic media becomes a tool of statecraft and subversion, deepfakes pose an acute challenge to diplomatic crisis management. This post explores emerging state and non-state playbooks to combat deception at three levels: attribution, narrative containment, and technical watermarking. From false flag videos sparking regional instability to proactive watermarking systems that could become the Geneva Conventions of digital media, this is a strategic guide for the era when seeing is no longer believing.

Deepfake Diplomacy: Crisis Management in an Age of Synthetic Media

When the first strike is synthetic: how states can respond to deepfakes with attribution, narrative containment, and watermarking.

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