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🤯 [VIDEO] - CIA Spy Confronts Psychological Shadow Wars & Assassin Protocol | Andrew Bustamante • #150

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Jun 25, 2023
Former CIA operative Andrew Bustamante discusses covert recruitment tactics, deception, identity changes, and the personal costs of life undercover. The conversation ranges from China’s global influence and shifting alliances to Syria, proxy conflicts, and the risks of assassination.
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ADVICE

Cold Approach Tactics Explained

  • Coercive cold approaches use known vulnerabilities to pressure targets into cooperation.
  • Expect avoidance, competition, and then compliance in target reactions.
INSIGHT

Good Spies Avoid Life-or-Death

  • Life-or-death situations are rare for undercover spies if cover is properly maintained.
  • Avoiding detection is key; real danger indicates a failed spy operation.
ANECDOTE

Legal Name Change For Cover

  • Andrew legally changed his last name to his wife's Bustamante to reset his operational identity.
  • This 'new name' helped him avoid detection and continue covert work securely.
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