The Pete Quiñones Show

Operation Gladio with Thomas777 - Complete

Jun 11, 2025
In a riveting discussion, researcher Thomas777 delves into Operation Gladio, illuminating its covert activities within NATO during the Cold War. He explores the moral implications of political warfare and the complexities of British counterinsurgency strategies in Northern Ireland. The conversation also touches on Italy's pivotal role amid historical tensions, the intertwined narratives of state actions, and the influence of right-wing factions. Unearthing these revelations, Thomas777 provides a captivating lens into how these historical events shape contemporary political landscapes.
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INSIGHT

Cold War's Brutal Necessity

  • The Cold War was neither peace nor war but a brutal ideological conflict requiring extreme military tactics.
  • Operation Gladio was part of this context, involving clandestine stay-behind units prepared to resist Soviet invasion in Europe.
INSIGHT

Gladio's Origin in War Plans

  • NATO anticipated a Soviet invasion overrunning Europe within 72 hours.
  • Gladio's stay-behind guerrilla units were crucial for resistance and sabotage behind enemy lines.
ANECDOTE

Samuel Sarkeesian's Role

  • Thomas's family friend Samuel Sarkeesian, an Armenian Green Beret, exemplified early Special Forces stay-behind missions.
  • His cultural ability to blend in was vital to Gladio's operational concept.
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