AAI: "It's All About the Cable" - A Chat on the Arab Spring and Espionage Novels with Best-Selling Author I.S. Berry

Ilana Berry, best-selling author of "The Peacock and the Sparrow" and former CIA operations officer, shares her gripping experiences during the Arab Spring in Bahrain and Syria. She offers insights into the complexities of revolution and the importance of understanding local dynamics over imposing Western ideals. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced by female intelligence operatives, the intricate motivations behind asset recruitment, and personal anecdotes reflecting on the intelligence community's evolving culture.