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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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Covert Operations and Counterintelligence

02:53 • 10min

Russian and Iranian Units in Syria: Shifting Dynamics and Potential Threats

13:23 • 2min

Iran's Threats to Israel

15:49 • 6min

Frustration Among US Allies and a Breaking Spy Case with a Former Deputy CIA Director

22:00 • 3min

Russian Illegals

24:32 • 16min