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Doug London

Former CIA Officer with extensive experience in Central Asia and counterterrorism. His expertise is in covert action and the complexities of Russian intelligence operations.

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Jan 13, 2025 • 59min

Inside the GRU's Unit 29155 w/ former CIA Officer Doug London | EYES ON PODCAST

Doug London, a former CIA Officer with deep experience in Central Asia and counterterrorism, dives into the alarming Russian operation of offering bounties to the Taliban for U.S. servicemen's deaths. He sheds light on the GRU's Unit 29155, known for its covert tactics and effective recruitment strategies. The discussion also uncovers the complexities of geopolitical tensions in Central Asia and critiques the Russian intelligence community's miscalculations and propaganda efforts. London emphasizes the need for decisive action against Russian aggression and the challenges posed by authoritarian governance.
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May 13, 2024 • 43min

AAI: The State of the Middle East after October 7th

Doug London, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, joins to assess the region after the devastating Hamas attack in Israel. Topics include Israeli reaction, defeating Hamas strategically, US counsel, and Israel-Saudi normalization prospects. They also discuss accountability, CIA vs Israeli approaches, defeating Hamas challenges, and ongoing Middle East conflicts.
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Sep 9, 2021 • 40min

The Man Who Loved Spying

Former senior CIA officer Doug London discusses CIA mismanagement, intelligence failures, and prejudice within the agency. Topics include the CIA's changes after 9/11, lack of accountability, disregard for safety measures, anti-Semitism in the intelligence community, and the importance of diversity in intelligence agencies.