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Smashed Plots and Then Some
Dec 16, 2021
Former CIA counterterrorism analyst Aki Peritz discusses a foiled terror plot in London and the cooperation between the US and Britain. Anna Puglisi and Michael German talk about the unfair targeting of scholars with ties to China by the FBI. The podcast covers topics such as the challenges in measuring the effectiveness of airport security, the evolution of terrorist tactics, and close calls in national security.
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- The 2006 terrorist plot in London highlighted the debate on taking terrorists off the streets versus bringing them to trial.
- The China Initiative aims to address Chinese economic espionage, but critics argue it promotes racial profiling on college campuses.
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The Plot to Bring Down Airliners
The podcast episode explores the 2006 terrorist plot in London to bring down several transatlantic flights. The plot involved a group of feckless individuals who aimed to smuggle liquid explosives onto planes by mixing them with drinks in unopened bottles. The British intelligence and security agencies, with assistance from the CIA, successfully tracked and arrested the individuals involved in the plot, preventing a potential catastrophe. The case highlighted the debate between the CIA and British intelligence on the approach of taking terrorists off the streets versus bringing them to trial. The rigorous surveillance and rapid actions taken by authorities helped save thousands of lives. However, some uncertainties remain, such as potential undiscovered accomplices and the effectiveness of current security measures.
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