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The Triple Agent

Book • 2011

The Triple Agent tells the story of Humam Khalil al-Balawi, a Jordanian double-agent who infiltrated al-Qaeda and gained the trust of the CIA. However, he turned out to be a triple agent, leading to a tragic suicide bombing that killed seven CIA operatives in Afghanistan.

The book provides a detailed account of this event and its implications on the war on terror.

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David McCloskey

Bob "Ninja" Poras

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by

Julian Dorey

when discussing the events surrounding Al-Balawi and the Khost bombing.

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Mentioned by

Julian Dorey

as an incredible book.

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Mentioned by

David McCloskey

as an exceptional book on the al-Qaeda mole who infiltrated the CIA, written by Joby Warrick.

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Recommended by

David McCloskey

, highlighting its detailed exploration of the case.

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Mentioned by

David McCloskey

, referring to Joby Warrick's account of the Balaoui case.

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Mentioned by

Bob "Ninja" Poras

as an awesome read to understand Belaoui's actions during the Khost bombing.

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