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Nicholas Eftimiades

Former government official with a 34-year career spanning the CIA, State Department, and Defense Intelligence Agency. He''s an expert on Chinese intelligence services and has built a database tracking 900 cases of Chinese espionage.

Top 3 podcasts with Nicholas Eftimiades

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Feb 13, 2025 • 3h 19min

1738 - "Swasticars"

In this lively discussion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental attorney, shares insights on his recent appointment as Director of Health and Human Services, stirring up political debate. Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard reflects on her confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, navigating the complex world of political image and public scrutiny. Nicholas Eftemiades, a retired intelligence officer, analyzes these developments, highlighting the challenges in the intersection of political decisions and national security, all with a sprinkle of humor and insight.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 36min

Behind the Bust of China’s Brash New York Spy Base

Former CIA and DoD Chinese espionage expert, Nicholas Eftimiades, talks about China's aggressive covert campaigns against pro-democracy activists in the US. Topics include China's covert operations, previous collaboration between Zoom and the Chinese government, lack of accountability in handling unregistered Chinese agents, China's use of artificial intelligence for surveillance, and the importance of promoting American values and national security.
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Apr 7, 2022 • 51min

Covert Actions: Russia and China

Intelligence historian Tim Weiner and Chinese espionage expert Nicholas Eftimiades discuss CIA ops against Russia, Chinese covert campaigns against US dissidents, KGB infiltration and deception, challenges in obtaining truthful information in present-day Russia, China's Operation Fox Hunt, China's global threats and repression, and Chinese harassment of dissidents in the US.