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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Nine Lives
My Time As MI6's Top Spy Inside al-Qaeda
Book • 2018
This book tells the story of Aimen Dean, a young Muslim who initially joined al-Qaeda but later became an MI6 spy.
It recounts his experiences from the killing fields of Bosnia to the training camps of Afghanistan, and from running operations in Britain to dodging barrel bombs in Syria.
The narrative provides a unique insight into the global jihad and the efforts to combat it.
It recounts his experiences from the killing fields of Bosnia to the training camps of Afghanistan, and from running operations in Britain to dodging barrel bombs in Syria.
The narrative provides a unique insight into the global jihad and the efforts to combat it.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned as the source for the podcast series.
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The Spy Who Betrayed Bin Laden (Encore) | Londonistan | 2
Mentioned by Raza Jaffrey as the author of Nine Lives, his memoir about his time as MI6's top spy inside Al-Qaeda.
The Spy Who Betrayed Bin Laden (Encore) | Aimen Dean talks about his time as MI6's Top Spy Inside Al-Qaeda | 5
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Jordan Harbinger as the author of the book, detailing his experiences as an MI6 spy inside Al-Qaeda.
Jordan Harbinger as the author of the book, detailing his experiences as an MI6 spy inside Al-Qaeda.
383: Aimen Dean | Nine Lives of a Spy Inside Al-Qaeda Part One
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Darragh Mason in the context of its depiction of modern life and Aghori practices in India.
Darragh Mason in the context of its depiction of modern life and Aghori practices in India.
S2 #55 / Phil Hine on the Left Hand Path
Mentioned by Doug Wilson as a possible precedent for Waldorf's Journey due to similar jump mechanics.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Waldorf’s Journey
Recommended by Dave Humphreys as a nonfiction book providing biographies of nine New Orleans residents, spanning from Hurricane Betsy to Hurricane Katrina.
Ep 466: New stamps for your literary passport
