SpyTalk
Of Spies and Dirty Wars
Jun 23, 2022
Former Deputy CIA Director John McLaughlin and Middle East expert Jonathan Broder discuss a deep cover Russian spy case in Holland. They also analyze Mossad's war on Iran, including recent assassinations and a mysterious poisoning in Tehran. The podcast explores covert operations and counterintelligence, shifting dynamics in Syria, Iran's threats to Israel, frustrations among US allies, and the role of Russian illegals in espionage.
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- Russian spies use elaborate cover stories to infiltrate targets, raising concerns about the extent of their networks.
- Israel's Mossad employs targeted killings and covert operations to disrupt Iran's nuclear program and protect national security.
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Russian GRU Agent Caught Trying to Infiltrate International Criminal Court
Dutch intelligence revealed a strange espionage case involving a Russian GRU agent, posing as a Brazilian, attempting to infiltrate the International Criminal Court in the Hague. The agent had studied at the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies and had connections to former Deputy CIA Director John McLaughlin. The case highlights the elaborate cover stories used by Russian illegals to establish credibility and gather intelligence. This incident raises questions about the extent of Russian espionage networks and their ability to operate undetected.
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