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Jason Lyons
Former CIA officer with operational and liaison experience who discusses recruiting, clandestine tradecraft, and intelligence implications in the U.S. context.
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Nov 12, 2025
• 57min
How Intelligence Agencies Would Operate in an Authoritarian America | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
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Former CIA officers Marc Polymeropoulos, Mick Mulroy, and Jason Lyons dive into a thought-provoking scenario: what if the U.S. became authoritarian? They explore how intelligence agencies would adapt, highlighting recruitment tactics targeting disillusioned insiders. The discussion includes the implications of U.S. social media exploitation and the contrasting operational advantages faced by autocracies versus democracies. As they navigate these chilling prospects, they stress the importance of safeguarding democracy and maintaining reliable alliances.
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